Segregation and Integration at Wesleyan University
1. Introduction and Consent
I state that I am over 18 years of age and agree to participate in this study. The focus of this study is on segregation and integration among Wesleyan University students. I understand that I will be asked to answer several questions pertaining to my views on segregation and integration on campus and that the study poses minimal risk (i.e., participation in this study does not pose risk greater than that found in everyday life).
I understand that all of my responses will be held in strict confidence and will not be identified in any publication of the result. I also understand that the data collected from this research will be stored securely and that only Ashley Castro and Professor Scott Plous will have access to the data. The data will be coded so as not to identify anyone by name and will be destroyed by May 23, 2010.
I understand that participation in this research is voluntary, and that I am free to withdraw from the experiment at any time. I know that I will not receive any financial reward for my participation in this study. Completion of the survey should take no more than 10 minutes and involves answering several fixed-format and open-ended questions.
Finally, I understand that if I have any comments, questions, or concerns about my participation in the study, I may contact Ashley Castro (acastro@wesleyan.edu) or Scott Plous (splous@wesleyan.edu). I may also bring complaints about the survey to Dr. Lisa Dierker, Chair of the Wesleyan Psychology Department (860-685-2369).