Supervisors: Email: Phone:
Dr Craig Steel c.steel@reading.ac.uk 0118 378 7550
Dr Anastasia Christakou anastasia.christakou@reading.ac.uk 0118 378 6298
Experimenters:
Joanne Bower J.L.Bower@pgr.reading.ac.uk 0118 378 6210
What is the study about?
This study is to find out how people respond to various video clips. You must be aged 18 or over to participate.
What do I have to do?
After providing us with some initial information about yourself, you will be asked to rate your current mood then carefully watch a short video. After the video we will ask you to rate your current mood again.
How long will it take?
We anticipate it taking less than 10 minutes to complete this study.
What will happen to my data if I take part?
All of your data will be stored anonymously within our database for the duration of the study and subsequent data analysis.
Are there any risks associated with participating in the study?
One of the videos may be upsetting. If you watch this video, you may feel temporarily distressed, however we anticipate this being transient and for you to experience no lasting effects as a result of participating.
What if I want to withdraw my consent?
Participating in the study is completely optional, and you are free to withdraw at any time. If during the questionnaires you decide you no longer want to take part, you can withdraw by closing your internet browser. If during the lab session you no longer wish to participate, please inform the experimenter
This application has been reviewed by the University Research Ethics Committee and has been given a favourable ethical opinion for conduct
By clicking “next” to enter into the study, we will assume that you have given your consent to participate.
