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You are being invited to take part in an education experience where we are acting as researchers. Before you decide to take part, it is important for you to understand why the study is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. Please ask me if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Take time to decide whether or not you wish to take part.
What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this study is to look at the relationship between self-esteem and academic motivation and the impact of year of university study and gender on that relationship. The relationship between self-esteem and academic motivation in University students has not been explored extensively and this study seeks to explore some factors that may influence the relationship. This is important as we know academic motivation is linked to performance (Fortier et al, 1995). This study forms part of an education experience for students on the 4th year of their psychology degree.
Why have I been chosen?
This study is looking for participants who are university students. You have been chosen because you fit into this category.
Do I have to take part?
No. It is up to you to decide whether or not to take part. If you do decide to take part, you will be given this information sheet and be asked to sign a consent form. If you decide to take part, you are still free to withdraw at any point during data collection without giving a reason.
What will happen to me if I take part?
You’ll be asked to spend 5-10 minutes answering the questionnaire about your self-esteem, your academic motivation and how competent you believe you are in your course.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?
There are no foreseen disadvantages to taking part.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
Although you may find participating interesting, there are no direct benefits to you in talking part. You will be assisting us greatly in our training as psychology students.
Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential?
Yes. You will not be identifiable and all information collected from you will be stored, analysed and reported in compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998).
What will happen to the results of the educational study?
It will be part of an assessment exercise we have to do and will be reported in the form of statistics about your and other participant’s answers.
Who has reviewed the study?
This study has been approved by the MCS Ethics Committee of the University of the West of Scotland (Ethics Approval Number: MCS-UG-PYS-RN-17-11-16
Contact for further information
If you require any further information, please contact:
Primary Researcher
Nicola Ritchie
University of the West of Scotland,
High Street,
Paisley,
PA1 2BE
UK
Telephone: 07824 770 529
E-mail address: [email protected]
If you require any further information, please contact:
Module Contact: Dr. Amanda Simpson
Psychology
University of the West of Scotland,
High Street,
Paisley,
PA1 2BE
UK
Telephone: 0141 848 3259
E-mail address: amanda.simpson@.uws.ac.uk
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