Thank you for taking part, it is much appreciated.

This study is investigating the influence of personality on health and well-being. In particular, we were looking at whether Machiavellianism (a personality trait associated with distrust and manipulation) is associated with the use of social support, coping styles, and burnout.

As the questionnaire contains a number of sensitive issues, please refresh the website page and delete your history (through Internet Options).

If you feel concerned about your health please contact your GP for professional advice. You can also contact NHS direct, a 24 hour nurse led telephone advice and information service. They can advise which symptoms can be managed safely at home and which symptoms need professional help.

Tel: 0845 4647

Web: nhsdirect.nhs.uk

If you need emotional support then the Samaritans organisation can offer confidential help and advice.

Tel: 08457 90 90 90.

email: jo@samaritans.org

Address: P.O. Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA

If you would like more information about the study or a summary of our findings please contact one of the research team.

Dr Gayle Brewer or Loren Abell

(GBrewer@UCLan.ac.uk or LAbell@UCLan.ac.uk

01772 895173 or 01772 894460

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

Personality, Health and the Workplace