About this study:
My name is Cameron Forrest and I am conducting this study as part of my Psychology Honours degree at the University of Adelaide. Through this study I am looking to examine the extent to which video gaming behaviour can be predicted through several aspects of personality, as well as the personality similarities and differences between people who engage in very high frequency video game playing and gambling-type activities.
Please note that an interest in video games or gambling is not necessary. Since this study is comparing gamers with non-gamers as well as with gamblers, participants from each of these groups are required. Therefore, you are more than welcome to participate even if you have never gambled or played a video game before.
Participation in this study is entirely voluntary and you can withdraw from the study at any time. All information is strictly confidential and anonymous. All of the researchers have an interest in gaming and have played video-games for many years. We ask all participants to affirm informed consent prior to beginning the questionnaire.
Ethics of Study
This project has received ethics approval from the School of Psychology Ethics Sub-committee. However, if you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact the acting chair of the Psychology Research Ethics Sub-committee, Dr. Peter Strelan (peter.strelan@adelaide.edu.au). While it is not expected that there will be any adverse effects of participation in this study, in the event that you experience anxiety or discomfort as a result of your participation, the contact details for the University of Adelaide's Counselling Service is provided below.
University of Adelaide Counselling Service
Telephone: +61 (08) 8303 5663
Facsimile: +61 (08) 8303 6463
Email: counselling.centre@adelaide.edu.au
Consent:
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the information provided above.
I acknowledge and understand that:
- I am at least 15 years of age.
- I am free to withdraw from the study at any time.
- Participation will be anonymous and my responses will not be in any way identifiable.
- It is not expected that there will be any adverse effects of participation in this research, however information has been provided to me concerning where to seek further support should any issues arise.
Contact details:
For further information concerning this study, please feel free to contact:
Student Researcher:
Cameron Forrest
Email:cameron.forrest@student.adelaide.edu.au
Phone: 0417 370 074
Supervisor/Chair of Psychology Research Ethics Sub-committee
A/Prof Paul Delfabbro
Phone: +61 (08) 8303 4936
Fax: +61 (08) 8303 3770
Email: paul.delfabbro@adelaide.edu.au