INFORMED CONSENT

Please consider the following information before deciding to participate in this research.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to explore the way gamers think, feel and behave in relation to a series of aspects concerning gaming and life related issues.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: You will be presented with different sections of the research study. Each section will be accompanied by its own instructions at the start. Your role is to simply respond to the statements, ensuring that you select the answer that you think is correct FOR YOU. There are no right or wrong answers to any of the questions and this test is in no way a test of your intelligence. Please be as truthful as possible. You will end by providing some basic information about yourself.

RISKS/BENEFITS: There are no known risks to you; Upon completion of the survey, you will get a link to a Steamgifts giveaway (Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition). The likelihood of being chosen is dependent on the number of participants.

CONFIDENTIALITY: Your participation will remain strictly confidential and your responses will not be associated with your identity. The study is completely anonymous, therefore, it does not require you to provide your name or any other identifying information.

PARTICIPATION AND WITHDRAWAL: Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without penalty. If at any time during the study you begin to feel uncomfortable, you may exit the study by closing your browser window.

CONTACT: If you have any questions, comments or feedback regarding this study, you can contact us at tesearcher@gmail.com