Interview on Engagement
(via Connect)
INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDY
Title of research study: Collective Action Beliefs and Motivations Study
Investigator: Dr. E. Ashby Plant and Dr. Deana Rohlinger
Key Information: The following is a short summary of this study to help you decide whether or not to be a part of this study. More detailed information is listed later on in this form.
Why am I being invited to take part in a research study?
We invited you to take part in a research study because we are interested in understanding people’s interest in various forms of public engagement online and offline. You took the online survey and indicated you were interested in talking more about your civic, political, and religious engagement.
What should I know about a research study?
Why is this research being done?
We are interested in delving further into the emotions and motivations underlying various behaviors that relate to societal engagement, particularly as it relates to political, civic, and religious domains. We hope to gain a greater understanding of specific motivating factors leading to engagement across the political spectrum.
How long will the research last and what will I need to do?
You will complete the research now at a quiet location. It should take 30-45 minutes.
More detailed information about the study procedures can be found under “What happens if I say yes, I want to be in this research?”
Is there any way being in this study could be bad for me?
The study has the following risks: You might experience discomfort completing the materials when being asked about your personal attitudes and emotions. If you experience any discomfort, you are free to exit the study at any time.
More detailed information about the risks of this study can be found under “Is there any way being in this study could be bad for me? (Detailed Risks)”
Will being in this study help me in any way?
We cannot promise any benefits to you or others from your taking part in this research. However, possible benefits include helping researchers understand more about people’s attitudes surrounding public engagement and the motivations for getting involved in various activities online and offline.
What happens if I do not want to be in this research?
Participation in research is completely voluntary. You can decide to participate or not to participate.
Your alternative to participating in this research study is to not participate.
Detailed Information: The following is more detailed information about this study in addition to the information listed above.
Who can I talk to?
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints, or think the research has hurt you, talk to the research team at [email protected] or [email protected].
This research has been reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (“IRB”). You may talk to them at 850-644-7900 or [email protected] if:
· Your questions, concerns, or complaints are not being answered by the research team.
· You cannot reach the research team.
· You want to talk to someone besides the research team.
· You have questions about your rights as a research subject.
· You want to get information or provide input about this research.
How many people will be studied?
We expect about 36 people will be included in this research.
What happens if I say “yes” to being in this research?
This research is being conducted by Dr. Ashby Plant, a faculty member at Florida State University’s Department of Psychology along with Dr. Deana Rohlinger a Florida State University faculty member in the Sociology Department. If you say yes to being in this research, you will be asked a series of questions about your civic, political, religious engagement online and offline as well as questions about your emotions and motivations associated with engagement based on your survey answers. Your participation should take 30-45 minutes and you will be compensated by receiving $12 for your time.
What happens if I say “yes,” but I change my mind later?
You can leave the research at any time, it will not be held against you.
Is there any way being in this study could be bad for me? (Detailed Risks)
You may experience discomfort completing the survey, as some of the questions ask about your personal beliefs, emotions, and attitudes. Furthermore, there is a potential risk of loss of confidentiality resulting from recording the interview process.
What happens to the information collected for the research?
Efforts will be made to limit the use and disclosure of your personal information, including research records, to people who have a need to review this information. We cannot promise complete secrecy. Organizations that may inspect and copy your information include the IRB and other representatives of this organization. We will be recording the interview via Zoom. We will use Zoom to create an initial transcription of our conversation. After the interview, the transcript will be reviewed and modified to reflect what was said in the recording. Once the transcript has been updated, we will delete the recording. We may use quotations from the conversation in research presentations and published work. In order to protect your confidentiality, you will be given a fake name and potentially identifying details such as where you live and work will be changed.
Why do I need to have my camera on?
We ask you to turn on your camera because it helps us to build a more personal connection, better understand your personality and sense of humor, and makes the conversation more engaging, similar to a face-to-face conversation.
Title of research study: Collective Action Beliefs and Motivations Study
Investigator: Dr. E. Ashby Plant and Dr. Deana Rohlinger
Key Information: The following is a short summary of this study to help you decide whether or not to be a part of this study. More detailed information is listed later on in this form.
Why am I being invited to take part in a research study?
We invited you to take part in a research study because we are interested in understanding people’s interest in various forms of public engagement online and offline. You took the online survey and indicated you were interested in talking more about your civic, political, and religious engagement.
What should I know about a research study?
- We will explain this research study to you.
- Whether or not you take part is up to you.
- You can choose not to take part.
- You can agree to take part and later change your mind.
- Your decision will not be held against you.
- You can ask all the questions you want before you decide.
- We will be using Zoom to record and create a transcript of our conversation. This means you need to have a good wifi or mobile connection so that we can talk.
- We would like you have your camera on during the entire interview.
Why is this research being done?
We are interested in delving further into the emotions and motivations underlying various behaviors that relate to societal engagement, particularly as it relates to political, civic, and religious domains. We hope to gain a greater understanding of specific motivating factors leading to engagement across the political spectrum.
How long will the research last and what will I need to do?
You will complete the research now at a quiet location. It should take 30-45 minutes.
More detailed information about the study procedures can be found under “What happens if I say yes, I want to be in this research?”
Is there any way being in this study could be bad for me?
The study has the following risks: You might experience discomfort completing the materials when being asked about your personal attitudes and emotions. If you experience any discomfort, you are free to exit the study at any time.
More detailed information about the risks of this study can be found under “Is there any way being in this study could be bad for me? (Detailed Risks)”
Will being in this study help me in any way?
We cannot promise any benefits to you or others from your taking part in this research. However, possible benefits include helping researchers understand more about people’s attitudes surrounding public engagement and the motivations for getting involved in various activities online and offline.
What happens if I do not want to be in this research?
Participation in research is completely voluntary. You can decide to participate or not to participate.
Your alternative to participating in this research study is to not participate.
Detailed Information: The following is more detailed information about this study in addition to the information listed above.
Who can I talk to?
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints, or think the research has hurt you, talk to the research team at [email protected] or [email protected].
This research has been reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (“IRB”). You may talk to them at 850-644-7900 or [email protected] if:
· Your questions, concerns, or complaints are not being answered by the research team.
· You cannot reach the research team.
· You want to talk to someone besides the research team.
· You have questions about your rights as a research subject.
· You want to get information or provide input about this research.
How many people will be studied?
We expect about 36 people will be included in this research.
What happens if I say “yes” to being in this research?
This research is being conducted by Dr. Ashby Plant, a faculty member at Florida State University’s Department of Psychology along with Dr. Deana Rohlinger a Florida State University faculty member in the Sociology Department. If you say yes to being in this research, you will be asked a series of questions about your civic, political, religious engagement online and offline as well as questions about your emotions and motivations associated with engagement based on your survey answers. Your participation should take 30-45 minutes and you will be compensated by receiving $12 for your time.
What happens if I say “yes,” but I change my mind later?
You can leave the research at any time, it will not be held against you.
Is there any way being in this study could be bad for me? (Detailed Risks)
You may experience discomfort completing the survey, as some of the questions ask about your personal beliefs, emotions, and attitudes. Furthermore, there is a potential risk of loss of confidentiality resulting from recording the interview process.
What happens to the information collected for the research?
Efforts will be made to limit the use and disclosure of your personal information, including research records, to people who have a need to review this information. We cannot promise complete secrecy. Organizations that may inspect and copy your information include the IRB and other representatives of this organization. We will be recording the interview via Zoom. We will use Zoom to create an initial transcription of our conversation. After the interview, the transcript will be reviewed and modified to reflect what was said in the recording. Once the transcript has been updated, we will delete the recording. We may use quotations from the conversation in research presentations and published work. In order to protect your confidentiality, you will be given a fake name and potentially identifying details such as where you live and work will be changed.
Why do I need to have my camera on?
We ask you to turn on your camera because it helps us to build a more personal connection, better understand your personality and sense of humor, and makes the conversation more engaging, similar to a face-to-face conversation.