RESEARCH PARTICIPANT CONSENT FORM
Subjective underemployment and meaningful work: The mediating role of psychological needs
Taewon Kim, MA & Blake A. Allan, PhD
Department of Educational Studies
Purdue University
What is the purpose of this study? The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between subjective underemployment and meaningful work in (under)employed workers that are (a) age 18 years or older, (b) work at least part-time, (c) are not a full-time student. We hope to enroll a total of 500 workers.
What will I do if I choose to be in this study? If you agree to participate, you will take an online survey. Questions will be about your demographic information, social class experiences, job attitudes, work environments, and well-being.
How long will I be in the study? The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes.
What are the possible risks or discomforts? Participation involves minimal risks that are no greater than you would encounter in daily life.
Are there any potential benefits? There are no direct benefits for participating in this research. However, by participating you may contribute to knowledge about factors affecting the work and well-being of workers.
Will I receive payment or other incentive? There is no payment or incentive for participation in this study.
Will information about me and my participation be kept confidential? All information in the survey will remain confidential and your identity will be anonymous. Only the researchers will have access to the data, which will be downloaded from a secure internet server and stored on password protected hard drives. Data presented form this research will only be based on average, not individual, responses. The project's research records may be reviewed by departments at Purdue University responsible for regulatory and research oversight.
What are my rights if I take part in this study? Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may choose not to participate or, if you agree to participate, you can withdraw your participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the study? If you have questions, comments or concerns about this research project, you can talk to one of the researchers. Please contact Taewon Kim, 765-701-7981, kim2602@purdue.edu. If you have questions about your rights while taking part in the study or have concerns about the treatment of research participants, please call the Human Research Protection Program at (765) 494-5942, email (irb@purdue.edu) or write to:
Human Research Protection Program - Purdue University
Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 1032
155 S. Grant St.,
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
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