Researcher(s): Hillary Wen, Hildy Wen  

Study Title: The Quality of Student Life Index, UPenn 2022

WHAT IS THIS FORM? This form is called a Consent Form. It will give you information about the study so you can make an informed decision about participation in this research. This form will describe the procedures, inclusion criteria, and risks that are associated with participation. We encourage you to take some time to think this over and ask questions now and at any other time. If you decide to participate, you will be asked to sign this form.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THIS RESEARCH STUDY THAT I SHOULD BE AWARE OF? The purpose of this research study is to validate the Quality of Student Life Index. The goal of our research is to develop a comprehensive assessment of the school experience that can be measured alongside traditional indicators of school success. If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete an online survey that assesses the quality of student life, personal wellness, and satisfaction of life. There is no monetary compensation for participation in this study and all participation is completely voluntary. 

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS RESEARCH STUDY? Participants must be over 18 years old or obtain signed parental permission before consenting to this study. By consenting to this research study, you are agreeing that you are at least 18 years of age or have obtained parental permission.

WHAT WILL I BE ASKED TO DO AND HOW MUCH TIME WILL IT TAKE? If you agree to take part in this study, you will be asked to complete a survey that includes questions about the quality of student life at your school, your personal wellness and your satisfaction of life. This survey will take approximately 35 minutes, and should be completed in one sitting.

WILL BEING IN THIS RESEARCH STUDY HELP ME IN ANY WAY? Although there are no direct benefits for participating in this study, you may learn more about your experiences and emotions surrounding your school. We hope that this work will help in shedding light on school success beyond academic performance. 

WHAT ARE MY RISKS OF BEING IN THIS RESEARCH STUDY? We believe there are minimal risks associated with this research study. You may find answering some questionnaire items to be upsetting as they may remind you of things you do not want to think about. Additionally, completing this survey may be dull or inconvenient at times. As researchers, we do not provide mental health services and we will not be following up with you after this study. 

HOW WILL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION BE PROTECTED? As with any online related activity, a breach of privacy is always possible. To the best of our ability, your answers in this study will remain confidential. We will not collect information associated with your name to further protect your privacy. All electronic files containing identifiable information will be password protected. Any computer hosting such files will also have password protection to prevent access by unauthorized users. Only the members of the research staff will have access to the passwords. At the conclusion of this study, the researchers may publish their findings. Information will be presented in summary format and you will not be identified in any publications or presentations. If at any point you indicate to the PI that you are at imminent risk to harm yourself or another person, or a child or elderly individual is at risk for abuse, your confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, and steps may be taken to ensure the public safety as required by law (for instance, by contacting the authorities). Please note that we will not ask any questions related to this risk. 

WHO CAN I TALK TO IF I HAVE QUESTIONS? Take as long as you like before you make a decision. We will be happy to answer any question you have about this study. If you have further questions about this project or if you have a research-related problem, you may contact the researcher(s): 
     Hillary Wen: hillary@whentoysage.com
     Hildy Wen: hildy@whentoysage.com 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I SAY YES, BUT I CHANGE MY MIND LATER? You do not have to be in this study if you do not want to. If you agree to be in the study, but later change your mind, you may drop out at any time. There are no penalties or consequences of any kind if you decide that you do not want to participate. 

SUBJECT STATEMENT OF VOLUNTARY CONSENT
By clicking “I agree,” you affirm:
1) that you are at least 18 years of age or have obtained parental permission
2) that the purpose and nature of this research have been sufficiently explained, that you have read and understood the consent form, and that you agree to participate in this research study
3) you will not discuss the contents of this study with anyone other than the researchers (unless you are harmed due to participation)
4) that you are currently a student

You are free to withdraw at any time without incurring any penalty simply by closing this browser. You may print a copy of this page for your records.