INDIANA UNIVERSITY STUDY
INFORMATION SHEET FOR RESEARCH
Study #1910386228
Parental
Reactions to News Coverage of Food Allergies
About
this research
You
are being asked to participate in a research study. Scientists do research to answer important
questions which might help change or improve the way we do things in the
future.
This
form will give you information about the study to help you decide whether you
want to participate. Please read this
form, and ask any questions you have, before agreeing to be in the study.
Taking part in this study is
voluntary.
You
may choose not to take part or may leave the study at any time. Leaving the study will not result in any
penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled.
This research is intended for individual
18 years of age or older. If you are under age 18, do not complete the survey.
Why is this study being done?
The purpose of this study is to
understand how exposure to news coverage of food allergies might influence how
parents and children understand and manage food allergies. We hope to better understand
how news media shapes family communication about chronic health conditions like
food allergies.
You were selected as a possible participant because you are a parent of
a child with a food allergy.
The study is being conducted by Nicole Martins, PhD, Associate Professor
of Communication Science, Indiana University, and Jennifer Bute, PhD, Associate
Professor of Communication Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis.
What will happen during the study?
If you agree to be in the study, you
will do the following things:
Complete a survey about exposure
to news stories about food allergies. The survey should take you about 40
minutes to complete.
What are the risks and benefits of
taking part in this study?
There are no
more than minimal risks for participating in this study. If there is any, you
may be uncomfortable answering questions related to your child’s food allergy
experiences.
We don’t expect you to receive any direct
benefit from taking part in this study, but we hope to learn things which will
help social scientists in the future.
How will my information be protected?
All research
includes at least a small risk of loss of confidentiality. Efforts will be made to keep your
personal information confidential. We
cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality.
Your personal information may be disclosed if required by law. Your identity will be held in confidence in
reports in which the study may be published.
Organizations that may inspect and/or
copy your research records for quality assurance and data analysis include
groups such as the study investigator and his/her research associates, the
Indiana University Institutional Review Board or its designees, and any state
or federal agencies who may need to access your research records (as allowed by
law).
Will I be paid for participation?
No, there
is no compensation.
Who should I call with questions or
problems?
For questions about the study, contact
Dr. Nicole Martins (812-855-7720; nicomart@indiana.edu ) or Dr. Jennifer Bute (317-274-2090;
jjbute@iupui.edu).
For questions about your rights as a research participant
or to discuss problems, complaints or concerns about a research study, or to
obtain information, or offer input, please contact the IU Human Subjects Office at
800-696-2949 or at irb@iu.edu.
Form date: November 18, 2019