Participant Consent Form Analysis: Understanding Research Ethics

This assignment requires an analysis of a participant consent form for a qualitative study on waste management. The form includes sections on informed consent, voluntary participation, and data confidentiality. The respondent is required to initial each statement confirming their understanding and agreement with the terms. A summary of the key points from the consent form, including the importance of research ethics and confidentiality, will be provided.

Participant Number/Initials
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Title: A Critical analysis of the importance of waste management: case study BP
Consent Form for Interviews: Qualitative study
Please Initial
box:
I confirm that I have read and understood the information sheet dated [25/04/2018] and have had the
opportunity to ask questions.
I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time without giving
any reason and without there being any negative consequences. In addition, should I not wish to answer
any particular question or questions, I am free to decline.
I understand that my responses will be kept strictly confidential and will not be identified or identifiable in
the report or reports that result from the research.
I review that the interview would be recorded.
I agree that my anonymised data will be kept for future research for 18 months after the completion of the
study for research purposes.
I agree to take part in this interview.
________________________ ________________ ___________________
Name of participant Date Signature
_________________________ __________________ _____________________
Principal Investigator Date Signature
“To be counter-signed and dated electronically for face to face interviews”
Copies: Once this has been signed by all parties the participant should receive a copy of the
signed and dated participant consent form, and the information sheet. A copy of the signed
and dated consent form should be placed in the main project file which must be kept in a
secure location.
Participant Interview Consent Sheet
Date: 25/04/2018
Thank you for reading the information sheet about the interview. If you are happy to participate then
please complete and sign the form below. Please initial the boxes below to confirm that you agree with
each statement: