1. Information Letter
Sexual Motivation Study
You are asked to participate in a research study conducted by Dr. Robin R. Milhausen, Dr. Scott Maitland, and Jessica Wood (Masters Student) from the Department of Family Relations and Applied Human Nutrition, at the University of Guelph.
If you have any questions or concerns about the research, please feel free to contact Jessica Wood at(416)953-2660 or via email at jwood03@uoguelph.ca, or Dr. Robin Milhausen at (519) 824-4120 ext.54397 or via email at rmilhaus@uoguelph.ca.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the reasons people engage in sexual activity (i.e. sexual motivation) and whether or not these reasons change depending on the length of a relationship.
PROCEDURES
If you volunteer to participate in this study, we would ask you to complete the online questionnaire. This questionnaire can be completed at your convenience, and should take one hour or less to complete.
The time commitment for this study is approximately one hour.
Your participation is entirely voluntary and you may withdraw from the study at any time. Although it would be greatly appreciated if you would answer all questions as honestly as possible, you are not obliged to answer any questions that make you uncomfortable in any way. If any question makes you uncomfortable, please feel free to leave it blank.
If you are interested in a summary of the results, please email Jessica Wood at jwood03@uoguelph.ca.
POTENTIAL RISKS AND DISCOMFORTS
Some participants may feel embarrassed answering questions related to sexual behaviour and motivation.
You do not have to answer any question that makes you uncomfortable and you may stop the questionnaire at any time. You may also choose to withdraw from the study at any time without penalty and will still be eligible for the benefits described below.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS AND/OR TO SOCIETY
There are a number of benefits to participating in this study. You may benefit from reflecting on your own sexual motivations and whether these motivations change over the course of your relationship with your partner. You may also benefit from knowing that your participation in this research will contribute to the understanding of sexual motivation. Developing a better understanding of the reasons couples engage in sexual activity may lead to more effective therapeutic techniques for couples who are seeking to improve their sex life or romantic relationship.
COMPENSATION FOR PARTICIPATION
You have the opportunity to be entered into a draw for one of four $50 Visa Gift Cards for participating.
This draw will occur in June 2010. To be entered into the draw, please follow the link at the end of the survey to the separate website where you can give your email address for the purpose of the draw.