This consent form outlines the purpose of the study and what is expected from you as well as your rights. Please read carefully and then if you wish to continue, give your consent using the form below. You will then be taken to the questionnaire.
• Thank you for your interest in this study.
• The purpose of this study is to learn about people's relationships with their friends, partners and family members.
• The study involves completing an online questionnaire, which asks questions about your relationships with friends, partners and family, and most importantly, asks you to give details regarding any arguments, disagreements or 'fallings out' that you may have had with people that you know and care about (even if only a little).
• The study will take about 10-20 minutes, depending on your answers.
• 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, no questions asked.
• This research is being conducted by Dr Max Burton-Chellew, Dr Oliver Curry and Professor Robin Dunbar of the Institute of Cognitive & Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Oxford, 64 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PN. If you have a question about any aspect of this study, please contact Dr Burton-Chellew (max.burton@anthro.ox.ac.uk) who will do his best to answer your query.
• 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.
Before proceeding, please read and 'sign' the consent form:
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| I have read the participant information above. | |
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| I have had the opportunity to ask questions about the study (and, where relevant, received satisfactory answer to questions, and any additional details requested). | |
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| I understand how to raise a concern or make a complaint. | |
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| I understand that I may withdraw from the study without penalty at any time. | |
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| I understand that the study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Oxford Central University Research Ethics Committee. | |
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| I understand that any data I provide will be held confidentially, and I understand who will have access to the data provided. | |
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| I agree to participate in this study. | |
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