Survey of Emotions and Climate Behavior

* Clarkson University - Documentation of Informed Consent to Participate in Research

Project Title: The Role of Emotion Regulation in Climate Action

Researcher(s): Dr. Lisa Legault

Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval number: 25- 37E

You have been asked to be a part of the research described here. Participation is voluntary. This online survey aims to understand emotion regulation in relation to climate change and climate action.

What to expect: You will be asked to rate the extent to which you agree with various items pertaining emotion relative to climate change and climate action. It will take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete this survey.

Risks and discomforts to you if you participate in this study: Risks are minimal, i.e., no more than in everyday living. Participation in this research is voluntary. If at any point you feel uncomfortable or distressed by the questions in this survey, you may withdraw immediately and without penalty.

The benefits to you if you take part in this study & what you will receive for taking part in this study:
For PY 151 students, you will receive 1 research credit.
For Prolific participants, you will receive monetary benefit for participation ($3.50).

What will happen to the information collected in this study: The information collected will be kept confidential as much as is permitted by law. Only the research team will have access to this information; the digital files will be kept on a password-protected computer to which only the researchers have access.

What rights do you have when you take part in this study: Participation in this research is voluntary. If you decide not to participate, or if you withdraw from participating, you will not be penalized, i.e., there will be no fine or loss of benefits to which you otherwise have a right, including the $3.50 payment for participation (or 1 Credit for research participation). If you have questions about your rights as a research subject or wish to report any harm, injury, risk, or other concern, please contact Clarkson University’s IRB: irb@clarkson.edu or Dr. Lisa Legault: llegault@clarkson.edu.

Conflict of Interest: The researchers have no financial interest in performing this study.

Informed Consent: Please indicate that you have had the purpose of this research explained to you, and you have been informed of what to expect and your rights. You should have all your questions answered to your satisfaction. You may print this page for future reference.

By signing or clicking the box below, you indicate that you have read and understand the above information, agree to participate in this study, that your age is 18 years or older, and that you reside in the United States. If you do not agree, please exit the survey now.

By clicking “I agree”, you waive the requirement for a physical signature.