You are being asked to participate in a voluntary research study. The purpose of this study is to assess the social, emotional, and behavioral skills of individuals. Participants will also have the opportunity to receive feedback on measures they take. Participating in this study will involve completing a survey and your participation will last about 15 minutes. There are no risks related to this research beyond those encountered in daily life; benefits related to this research include contributing to research on social, emotional, and behavioral skills and receiving feedback on these skills.


Principal Investigator Name and Title: Brent Roberts, Professor
Department and Institution: Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Contact Information: 217-333-2644; bwrobrts@illinois.edu


What procedures are involved?
You will complete a survey about your social, emotional, and behavioral skills, well-being, demographics, and then receive feedback on your social, emotional, and behavioral skills. Your participation will last 15 minutes.


What are the potential risks and discomforts?
Potential risks and discomforts are minimal and do not exceed those encountered in everyday computer/internet usage. Your participation in this research is voluntary. If you are affiliated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, discontinuing the study for any reason will not affect your current or future dealings with the University.


Are there benefits to participating in the research?
At the end of the survey, you will receive feedback by comparing your answers to the answers past participants have provided. You will have the option of receiving personalized feedback on your social, emotional, and behavioral skills relative to norms.


Will my study-related information be kept confidential?
Faculty, staff, students, and others with permission or authority to see your study information will maintain its confidentiality to the extent permitted and required by laws and university policies. The names or personal identifiers of participants will not be published or presented.


Will I be reimbursed for any expenses or paid for my participation in this research?
You will not be offered payment for being in this study.


Can I withdraw or be removed from the study?
If you decide to participate, you are free to withdraw your consent and discontinue participation at any time. Your participation in this research is voluntary. If you are affiliated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, discontinuing the study for any reason will not affect your current or future dealings with the University. Moreover, you may request to have all personal data removed at any time.


Will data collected from me be used for any other research?
Your de-identified information could be used for future research without additional informed consent.


Who should I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions about this project, you may contact Brent Roberts at 217-333-2644 or bwrobrts@illinois.edu. If you have any questions about your rights as a participant in this study or any concerns or complaints, please contact the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Office for the Protection of Research Subjects at 217-333-2670 or via email at irb@illinois.edu.


Please print this consent form if you would like to retain a copy for your records.

I have read the above information. I have been given an opportunity to ask questions and my questions have been answered to my satisfaction. I agree to participate in this research.