University of Northampton - Sociology Research Project Consent Form

This document is a consent form designed for participants in a sociology research project. It outlines key aspects of the research, ensuring participants are fully informed about the study's purpose, procedures, and their rights. The form covers essential details such as participant information, the voluntary nature of participation, the right to withdraw at any time, confidentiality protocols, and the use of collected data in research outputs. Participants are asked to confirm their understanding and agreement through a series of statements and a signature, ensuring informed consent. The consent form aims to protect the rights and privacy of the participants while facilitating ethical research practices within the Faculty of Sociology at the University of Northampton.

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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