Faculty of Sociology Research

Faculty of Sociology Research
CONSENT FORM FOR PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
Title ofProject:
Dear Participant:
You will be given a copy of this Consent Form to keep and refer to at any time.
Tick the appropriate column for each item if your answer is “yes” or “no”
Statement YES NO
1 I have read and understood the
Participant Information Sheetand
know what the researchinvolves.
2 I have been given the opportunity to
ask questions about the project and
my participation.
3 I voluntarily agree to participate in
the project
4 I understand that I have the right to
withdraw at any time, without
having to explain my reasons for
doing so.
5 The procedures regarding
confidentiality have been
clearly
explained to me
6 I understand and agree that my
participation involves taking part in
the questionnaire/interviews/focus
groups being audio recorded and /or
video-taped.
7 The use of the data in research,
publications, sharing and archiving
has been explained to me.
8 I understand that the data will be
kept at a specialised data centre at
the University of Northampton and
may be used for articles or reports as
an output of this researchproject,
but my confidentiality and anonymity
will be maintained.
9 I do not want to reveal my identity
in this project and in any output of
this research and understand that
my identity will be kept anonymous.
10 I agree to participate in this research
procedure as outlined to me above
Participant’s Name/ Signature: ................................................. Date: ..........................................
Thank you
Researcher:
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