Hello everyone, my name is Isabel and I am currently trying to conduct my Clinical psychology Masters study. I am in need of more participants to boost some numbers so any help would be appreciated! I cannot fully disclose the study but here is the information sheet to give some insight!
What is the purpose of this study?
The puporse of this study is to examine how people make rapid social judgments when viewing faces. The findings will contribute to psychological research on first impressions and social perception.
Why have I been invited?
You are being invited because you are aged 18 years or over and meet the eligibility criteria for the study. We are interested in understanding how adults of different age groups form impressions of unfamiliar faces. These age groups are 18-25 years old and 40+ years old.
What will I be asked to do?
If you agree to participate, you will be asked to view a series of facial photographs on a computer screen and rate your first impressions of each face using a simple rating scale. You will also be asked to provide some basic demographic information, such as your age and gender. The study is expected to take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.
Do I have to take part?
No. Participation is entirely voluntary. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason and without any negative consequences. You may also request that your data be removed from the study within 2 weeks from your study completion date.
Are there any risks or disadvantages?
The study poses minimal risk. Some participants may feel slightly uncomfortable making judgments about unfamiliar individuals based solely on appearance. You are free to skip any question or discontinue participation at any time.
How will my information be kept confidential?
All information collected during the study will be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act (2018). Your responses will be anonymised and stored securely. No information that could identify you personally will be included in any reports, publications, or presentations arising from the research.
What will happen to the results?
The findings may be included in a student dissertation, academic reports, conference presentations, or research publications. All results will be reported in an anonymised form.