Participants Consent Form

University of St. Thomas – Institutional Review Board
Informed Consent to Participate in Research

You are being asked to participate in the research project described below. Your participation in this study is voluntary; you may refuse to participate, or you may decide to stop your participation at any time.
Should you refuse to participate or withdraw your consent and stop participating in the study, your decision will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which you may be entitled otherwise.
Please read the information below carefully and ask questions about anything you do not understand before deciding whether to participate.

STUDY TITLE: Measuring the Relation Between General Motivational Tendencies and Academic Performance

RESEARCHER(S): Lizbeth Martinez and Kimberley Lopez

FACULTY ADVISOR: Dr. Crystal D. Tran

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: This study aims to examine the relationship between general motivational tendencies such as intrinsic and extrinsic factors with one's academic performance. Being able to measure motivational tendencies can allow future interpretation of academic performance and identify positive contributions to personal growth.

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 200 participants

PROCEDURES FOR PARTICIPANTS: You would independently complete a questionnaire which will be accessible through an online platform, Survey Monkey, allowing you to engage in the questionnaire on your own time and at your own desired pace. You will first be provided with an Informed Consent Form; after consent is obtained, you will obtain access to the study. You will then provide information regarding your demographics and GPA (grade point average). After the completion of the demographic section, a validated scale measuring general motivational tendencies and academic performance will be presented. After completing the survey, you would be able to click submit. If you attend the University of St. Thomas and are enrolled in a psychology class you will be offered 1/9th (0.5 credit hours) of a letter grade for completing the survey.

EXPECTED DURATION OF PARTICIPATION: Approximately 10-15 minutes.
RISKS OF PARTICIPATION AND SAFEGUARDS: If you experience any discomfort, you may choose to skip questions and/or stop participating. For UST students who experience any distress due to participation, the University of St. Thomas Counseling Services office can be reached at (713) 525-2169 or cds@stthom.edu. The Center is open Monday through Friday; current hours of operation are listed on their website: https://www.stthom.edu/Campus-Student-Life/Counseling-Services. UST students are offered free counseling in their office, located on the second floor of Crooker. Furthermore, all participants are encouraged to contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line and SAMHSA’s National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP). Additionally, participants are reminded that their participation is voluntary, and consent can be drawn from the survey at any point in time.

POSSIBLE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION: Further research in motivation can allow for a better understanding of the different factors that contribute to motivational tendencies and their influence on academic performance

COMPENSATION: UST students enrolled in a psychology course will have the opportunity to earn 1/9th of a letter grade (0.5) in extra credit by participating in the study. After the completion of the final validated scale and submission, participants would be shown a separate link that will direct them to a separate form not connected to this study.

PARTICIPANT PRIVACY: The study uses an anonymous survey to collect data. The researcher will not collect any information that could identify you as a participant. UST students who applied to earn the extra credit are separate from this research study; the researcher will not collect any information filled out on the extra credit form.

ACCESS TO RECORDS: The following people will have access to study records that do not include your name or other identifying information: Dr. Crystal D. Tran as faculty sponsor, Lizbeth Martinez and Kimberly Lopez as primary researchers.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS: Every effort will be made to keep your study records confidential. The data collected from the study may be used for educational and publication purposes, but you will not be identified by name. The researchers will securely maintain study records for a minimum of three years, after which the records will be destroyed.

FUTURE USE OF DATA: The researchers will only use your data for the current study.

INVESTIGATOR’S RIGHT TO WITHDRAW PARTICIPANT: The researchers have the right to withdraw you from this study at any time.

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS: The researcher has offered to answer all your questions. If you have additional questions during the course of this study about the research or any related problem, you may contact the researcher, Lizbeth Martinez, at (832) 771 - 6084 or martinld2@stthom.edu and Kimberly Lopez, at (346) 217-3439 or Lopezkj@stthom.edu. The faculty advisor, Dr. Crystal D. Tran, may be contacted at (713) 525 - 3197 or trandn1@stthom.edu
THIS RESEARCH STUDY HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS.

For additional information concerning your rights as a human subject, please contact Max Bonilla, Interim Vice-President of Academic Affairs mbonilla@stthom.edu.

STUDY CRITERIA AND AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE: To participate in this study, you must be:

· At least 18 years old

· Current/ previous university or college students

If you meet these criteria and agree to participate, continue to the survey. By responding to the survey, you are providing your consent for your responses to be used in the research.

Question Title

* 1. Do you provide your consent to the above information? If so, by clicking "next" or "begin", you certify consent.

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