I understand that I have been asked to participate in a research project being conducted under the
supervision of Marta Kersten of Computer Science and Software Engineering of Concordia University
(x5830, marta.kersten@concordia.ca).

I have been informed that the purpose of the research is to look at the user experience and user interface (UX and UI) design an application to support elderly users’ physical and mental wellbeing whether living at home or in a nursing home with a focus on our current times. Participants of the study will be asked about their current screen time habits, which apps help them to connect with others, how comfortable they are with technology, what kind of apps they find are good for the health, happiness, etc.

I understand that by participating in the following research I will be requested to answer questions and discuss your feelings towards and opinions of smartphone and other applications. I understand I will be asked about my perception of what would be useful for encouraging healthy habits, happiness and wellbeing, what kind of app functionality would be deemed useful, what would make it usable etc. Furthermore, participants might be asked to look at designs and play around with prototypes and be asked about their opinions on the designs and experiences using these prototypes. Participation in this research will be carried out either using online questionnaires or virtual interviews.

It is not anticipated that you will experience any discomfort from the procedures, and this research is not intended to benefit you personally.

• I understand that I am free to withdraw my consent and discontinue my participation at any time
without negative consequences.
• I understand that my participation in this study is: CONFIDENTIAL (i.e., the researcher will know,
but will not disclose my identity)
• I understand that the data from this study may be published.

If at any time you have questions about the proposed research, please contact the study’s Principal
Investigator Marta Kersten of CSSE of Concordia University (x5830, marta.kersten@concordia.ca).

If at any time you have questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the Manager, Research Ethics, Concordia University, 514.848.2424 ex. 7481 oor.ethics@concordia.