Environment & Behavior

You are invited to participate in a study that focuses on an how an individual’s self-esteem is affected by social media. We hope to learn whether or not photos on Instagram have an impact on a person’s self worth. You were selected as a possible participant in this study because you fit the age demographic and you attend Bryant University.

If you decide to participate, we will randomly show you either an Instagram account filled with photos of beautiful people or nature scenes. Before and after viewing the images you will fill out a survey rating your self-esteem. All surveys are anonymous and are in no way traceable back to the survey taker. All questions also have neutral opinion values and options to withhold an opinion if the survey taker feels uncomfortable.

Any information obtained in connection with this study will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to the general public in a way that can be traced to you. In any written reports or publications, no participant other than the researchers will be identified, and only anonymous data will be presented. By accepting the terms, you acknowledge that your responses will be stored so that your responses will not be identifiable.

Your participation is totally voluntary, and your decision whether or not to participate will not affect your future relations with Bryant University or its employees in any way. If you decide to participate, you are also free to discontinue participation at any time without affecting such relationships.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Langhammer ([email protected]) or Nanci Weinberger ([email protected]). If you have any additional questions later, we will be happy to answer them.Thank you again for your participation in this study!

I Agree

I feel that I'm a person of worth, at least on an equal par with others.

I feel that I have a number of good qualities.

All in all, I am inclined to feel that I'm a failure.

I am able to do things as well as most other people.

I feel that I do not have much to be proud of.

I take a positive attitude toward myself.

On the whole, I am satisfied with myself.

I wish I could have more respect for myself.

I certainly feel useless at times.