Study on body image, self esteem and romantic partners

Participant information:

• Thank you for your interest in this study.

• The purpose of this study is to learn about people’s perceptions of body images and the qualities they look for in a romantic partner.

• The study involves completing an online questionnaire, including questions about your height and weight, self esteem and desired characteristics in a romantic partner.

• The study will take about 10-15 minutes.

• The questionnaire is completed anonymously, and all data collected in this study will be kept completely confidential. Your responses will not be passed on to any third-parties and will only be used for academic research.

• If you choose to participate in this research, you are free to withdraw at any time.

• This research is being conducted by Nicola Smith, an MSc student at the Institute of Cognitive & Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Oxford, 64 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PN and is being supervised by Dr. Maxwell N. Burton-Chellew. If you have questions about any aspect of this study, please contact Nicola Smith (nicola.smith@stx.ox.ac.uk).

• This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Oxford Central University Ethics Committee. There are no risks involved in the study. If you have a concern or complaint about the study, please contact Jane Dale (Chair, of the Interdisciplinary Research Ethics Committee, Social Sciences, University of Oxford, jane.dale@admin.ox.ac.uk) who will then direct your complaint to the appropriate body.

1. Consent form:
Please click on each statement to show that you agree to participate in the study.

Consent form: Please click on each statement to show that you agree to participate in the study. I have read the participant information above.

I have had the opportunity to ask questions about the study (and, where relevant, received satisfactory answer to questions, and any additional details requested).

I understand how to raise a concern or make a complaint.

I understand that I may withdraw from the study without penalty at any time.

I understand that the study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Oxford Central University Research Ethics Committee.

I understand that any data I provide will be held confidentially.

I agree to participate in this study.

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1. Consent form:Please click on each statement to show that you agree to participate in the study.

1. Consent form:
Please click on each statement to show that you agree to participate in the study.