Debrief

Thank you for participating in this research.

This research is examining attitudes towards privacy, and its influence on online behaviour and associated negative experiences (e.g., online harassment). It is expected that people who are less concerned about their privacy will engage in more risky behaviours online and have more negative experiences as a result.

Your data will be used for research purposes only and your answers will remain anonymous. At this point you may no longer withdraw from the study.

If you have experienced any distress or concerns as a result of completing the questionnaire, please use the helplines and websites below for further advice:

Samaritans UK, Helpline: 08457 90 90 90, web: www.samaritans.org

They will listen to you and help you talk through your concerns, worries or troubles.

Victim Support – 08081689111, Web: www.victimsupport.org.uk

If you are a victim of a crime or have been affect by a crime against someone you know.

Get Safe Online – http://www.getsafeonline.org

Get information on how to protect yourself online and on your devices (mobile phones, computers, tablets).

UCLan Counselling Services (UCLan students only): Telephone: 01772 892572, Email - CoRecep@uclan.ac.uk

Or alternatively, contact your therapist or GP.

Please contact myself or my supervisor if you need any more information or have a question:

Researcher Supervisor

Rachel Bentley                                    Jo Bryce

University of Central Lancashire        Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology

School of Psychology                         School of Psychology

Preston, PR1 2HE                               Preston, PR1 2HE


Email: RBentley@Uclan.ac.uk Email: JBryce@Uclan.ac.uk

If you have concerns about the research and you wish to raise them with somebody who is independent of the research team, please contact the University Officer for Ethics (OfficerForEthics@uclan.ac.uk).

The relationship between privacy, online behaviour and negative experiences