Thank you for participating in the study, it is much appreciated.

The study is investigating friendship dynamics. In particular this study is investigating why individuals stay in friendships that are characterised by negative interactions and behaviour.

Your data will be secured securely and only seen by those with a legitimate need such as my research supervisor.

Thank you for your help.

If you have been affected by any issues within this questionnaire there are organisations that you can talk to.

The Samaritans:

Phone: 08457 909090

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Supportline:

Website: www.supportline.org.uk

Phone: 01708 765200

If you have any questions about the study please feel free to contact myself or my research supervisor (details below).

Many Thanks

Loren Abell

PhD researcher
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
LAbell@uclan.ac.uk
01772 894460

Dr Gayle Brewer
Research Supervisor
University of central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
GBrewer@uclan.ac.uk
01772 895173

For more online psychology studies visit www.onlinepsychresearch.co.uk

Friendship Dynamics