Consent Form

You are invited to participate in a research study entitled Youth’s Digital Wellness. You are being asked to take part in a research study. Please read the information about the study presented in this form. The form includes details on study procedures, risks and benefits that you should know before you decide to participate. You should take as much time as you need to make your decision. You should ask the Principal Investigator (PI) or study team to explain anything that you do not understand and make sure that all of your questions have been answered before signing this consent form. Before you make your decision, feel free to talk about this study with anyone you wish including your friends and family. Participation in this study is voluntary.

This study has been reviewed by the Ontario Tech University Research Ethics Board #17834 on July 11, 2024.

Name of Principal Investigator (PI): Dr. Jennifer Laffier

PI’s contact number/email: jennifer.laffier@ontariotechu.ca.

Names of Student Lead/email: Aalyia Rehman, aalyia.rehman@ontariotechu.net

Department and institutional affiliation: Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University

External Funders: Not applicable