Study:
Examining Facial Emotion Recognition from a Narcissistic Perspective
You are being invited to participate in a
research study. However, before deciding to take part, it is important to
understand what the research involves and what it is about. Please take your
time to read the following information before making a decision.
What is the purpose of the study?
This study will test whether certain personality
traits influence one’s ability to recognise them. It is crucial to further
understand and explore the relationship between personality traits and
facial emotion recognition as it impacts individuals’ social interactions
and the relationships they form.
Why have I been invited to take part?
We are inviting individuals aged 16+.
What will happen if I take part?
You will follow a link to a safe and secure
website. Here you will be asked to complete an online questionnaire. It will
take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You will be asked demographics
questions, including your age, sex, and ethnicity. Then you will be
presented questions regarding narcissistic traits. Next you will be asked
questions about your level of empathy. Then you will complete a facial
emotion recognition test. When you have completed the questionnaire, a
debrief sheet will re-state the aims of the research. This sheet will also
provide useful contact information should you require further information or
advice.
Are there any risks in taking part?
We believe there are no anticipated risks to
participating in this study. Though, some individuals may find some
questions distressing and discomforting. At any time if you feel any
discomfort, you can close the study. However, responses to questions up to
this point will be used.
What are the benefits of taking part?
You might find this research interesting, and it
could contribute to enhancing the available interventions.
Will my participation be kept confidential,
and what will happen to the results?
All information collected will be used in a
postgraduate research study and will be kept anonymous.
Further information on how your data will be used can be found in
the table below
How will my data be collected?
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Through the online survey platform alittlelab.
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How will my data be stored?
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On the University of Bath’s password- protected secure
drives
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How long will my data be stored for?
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For 10 years in accordance with the University’s data
archiving procedures.
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What measures are in place to protect the security and
confidentiality of my data?
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Data is anonymised, password protected and stored on secure
drives
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Will my data be anonymised?
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Yes, no personal identifiable data will be collected,
and your responses will not be linked to you in any way.
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How will my data be used?
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Your data will be used for psychological research by a
postgraduate student psychologists.
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Who will have access to my data?
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The research team and the research supervisor.
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Will my data be archived for use in other research projects
in the future?
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Yes, but only for the original research team and only for
10 years, according to the University’s data archiving procedures.
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How will my data be destroyed?
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All data will be deleted from storage in accordance with
the University’s data archiving procedures.
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What will happen if I no longer want to take
part?
You are able to withdraw from the online
questionnaire at any point, without explanation. This can be done by closing
the survey within the window or browser tab. However, responses to questions
completed up until this point will be used.
What if I am unhappy, or there is a problem?
If at any point you are unhappy, or if there is a
problem, you can contact the research team (contact details below). If you
remain unhappy, or do not want to come to us with a complaint, you can
contact the Research Ethics and Integrity Office instead on ethics@bath.
University of Bath privacy notice
The University of Bath privacy notice can be
found here:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/university-of-bath-privacy-notice-for-research-participants/.
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
Name of Researcher: Imogen Sharpe
Contact details of Researcher:
is848@bath.ac.uk
Name of Supervisor / Co-investigator: Anthony
Little
Contact details of Supervisor / Co-investigator:
al926@bath.ac.uk
Consent
This form is to confirm that you understand the
purpose of the research study and that you agree to take part. Please read
through the following points, before confirming your agreement to
participate. Please do not hesitate to contact the research team if you have
any questions or if anything is unclear.
Please select all the boxes below to show that you have read and understood the following statements. By checking the boxes and pressing "Continue" below to proceed, you are providing informed consent to take part in the experiment. If you do not consent to participate, please exit the study by closing the browser window.
I confirm that I have read and understand the subject information provided for this study
and that I have received enough information about the study to make a decision
about participation.
I confirm that I been given contact
details to be able to ask any questions, and if I asked questions they have been
adequately answered.
I understand that the data collected in this study is anonymised and will be
used in a postgraduate research project.
I understand my data will be held
securely, treated confidentially and who has access to it.
I understand my participation is voluntary and I am allowed to withdraw at
any point, through closing the survey within the window or browser tab.
I agree to participate in this
study.
If you have any concerns related to your participation in this study please direct them to the
Bath HSS Research Ethics Committee, email:
HSS-ethics@bath.ac.uk.
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