Study Title: A Quantitative Study of the Consequence of Metaphor Use on Eudaimonic and Hedonic Happiness by Age and Gender
Researcher: Kelly Murphy
Capella Email Address and Telephone Number: KMURPHY91@CAPELLAUNIVERSITY.EDU
512-969-8285
Research Supervisor: Lorie Fernandez
Capella Email Address:
LORAINE.FERNANDEZ@CAPELLA.EDU
INTRODUCTION
I invite you to participate in a research study. I am a doctoral learner at Capella University in the School of Psychology. I am conducting this research to complete my degree. I will write a paper about the research findings. This form will help you decide if you want to participate in my research. Participation in this research is voluntary.
If you have questions about the research, please ask me. Please let me know if you would like more time to think about your participation. You may also want to discuss your participation with people close to you.
WHAT IS THIS STUDY ABOUT?
I want to learn about the potential impact of metaphor use, age, and gender to predict levels of happiness or well-being. Happiness types can generally be categorized in two groups. These two groups or divisions are called, hedonic happiness and eudaimonic happiness. Hedonic is a type of happiness that is characterized by seeking pleasure and avoiding pain. Eudaimonic happiness is characterized by greater meaning in life and reaching the highest individual potential by finding deeper purpose in life. One fascinating aspect of language is that it is mirror of our own cognition. By studying the language we use, we can gain greater insights into our cognition and how we can improve our life satisfaction.
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
You might want to participate because the study seeks to understand the link between language use and well-being. The research can be used to improve people’s well-being.
WILL PARTICIPATION HELP YOU OR OTHERS?
Participation in this study will not directly help you. Information from this study might help researchers or others in the future.
WHY WOULD YOU NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
You might not want to participate if you do not have enough time to complete the survey. You may not want to participate if answering questions about happiness and well-being are triggering.
ARE THERE RISKS TO YOU IF YOU PARTICIPATE?
This is a minimal risk study. Any discomfort should not be greater than discomfort you experience in daily life or in routine tests. You can stop participation at any time.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR THE STUDY?
You can participate in the study if you:
· Are 18 years or older
· English is your first language. Native English Speakers Only
You are not eligible to participate in the study if you:
· Are unable to see or read the survey online.
· You are uncomfortable with completing an online survey
210 participants will be in this study.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING THIS STUDY?
If you participate, you will complete the following activities:
Complete one online survey. This will take approximately 25 minutes.
WHAT KINDS OF PERSONAL DATA WILL I COLLECT FROM YOU?
Age and gender
ARE THERE OTHER PROCEDURES THAT MIGHT HELP YOU?
There are no alternative procedures relevant to the study.
HOW LONG WILL YOU BE IN THE STUDY?
If you decide to be in this study, your total participation will last approximately 12 minutes.
WILL YOU GET PAID?
You will not be paid for your participation.