Participant Information Sheet 

 

We are researchers Nikki Stevenson, doctoral researcher, from Nottingham Trent University and Dr Nuray Turan from Karamaoglu Mehmet Bey University in Turkey who are exploring people's personality and other individual differences in relation to mental health and wellbeing. 

 

If you are 18 years of age or older, we would like to invite you to take part in our survey about your personality and mental health. The project has gone through the relevant NTU research ethics procedures and has been given a favourable ethics opinion by Nottingham Trent University’s Schools of Business, Law and Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee. Before you decide whether you would like to take part, it is important that you understand why the research is being done and what taking part will include. Please read the following information carefully. Please email us if anything is unclear, or if you would like any more information. 

 

What is the purpose of the survey?

The survey will collect information on cognitive flexibility, psychological capital and creativity. The information will be used to better understand these key aspects related to mental health and well-being. Who is running this survey? We are researchers Nikki Stevenson, doctoral researcher, from Nottingham Trent University and Dr Nuray Turan from Karamaoglu Mehmet Bey University in Turkey.

What does the survey involve?

You will be asked questions about your cognitive flexibility, psychological capital and creativity. and rate them in terms of to what extent they apply to you. If you wish to participate, please complete the consent form below, agreeing to all of the statements. Then complete the survey, which will take around 10 minutes.

Do I have to take part?

Participation in the study is completely voluntary. You can decide not to participate or to withdraw from the study at any time during completion and up to one month after completion.

Will my details be kept confidential?

This research is anonymous – thus, we do not collect personally identifying information, instead you will be asked to generate a unique identification number. Your data will be identified by this unique identification number in case of withdrawal. The researchers have a strict policy to ensure your data are kept confidential on password protected NTU OneDrive cloud accounts. Data will be kept for at least 10 years and deposited in the university data archive and a reputable data repository (OSF) to facilitate independent scrutiny of research results and future research, and teaching purposes.

 

 

Teachers participating in the project will have the chance to win a £20 shopping voucher. At the end of the survey you will be given the option to leave your email address by following a link to another survey. Your email address will be completely unlinked to the survey answers you provide should you wish to enter the prize draw.

What are the benefits/risks of taking part in the study?

 

Will I be compensated for my time? Teachers participating in the project will have the chance to win a £20 shopping voucher. At the end of the survey you will be given the option to leave your email address by following a link to another survey. Your email address will be completely unlinked to the survey answers you provide should you wish to enter the prize draw.

There are no physical risks beyond normal day-to-day living associated with your participation in the project. What do I do if I no longer wish to participate in this study? If you wish to withdraw from the study, you have the right to do so up to one month after your participation in the research without providing any explanation. To do this you simply follow this link Remove my data

What if I feel upset or uncomfortable while or after participating in this study?

If any of the questions in this survey upset you in any way, your doctor/GP can offer support and referrals. In addition, you can seek help from NHS Every Mind Matters: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters.

How will I find out what happens with this project?

A summary of the results can be obtained from the research team after the end of the study (see contact details below).

Who do I contact for more information?

For more information about this study please email the co-investigator in your country.
Investigators:
Principal Investigator: Nikki Stevenson
Psychology PhD candidate
Email: nikki.stevenson02@ntu.ac.uk
Nottingham Trent University,
50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham
NG1 4FQ,

Co-Investigator:
Dr Nuray Turan
Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Üniversitesi
Yunus Emre Yerleşkesi 70200
KARAMAN / TÜRKİYE
Email: nuray.turan@kmu.edu.tr

If you would like to speak to someone who is independent of the research team, please contact the Head of Academy Dr Duncan Guest via email (duncan.guest@ntu.ac.uk) or telephone (+44 (0)115 848 2701).

Please contact the Data Protection Officer if:
o You have a question/query about how your data is being used by NTU;
o You would like to report a data breach (if you believe that your data has been lost or disclosed inappropriately);
o You would like to raise a complaint about how your data is being used

Data Protection Officer Nottingham Trent University
Address: 50 Shakespeare Street,
Nottingham, NG1 4FQ
Email: DPO@ntu.ac.uk

Purpose of NTU Research Privacy Notice (RPN) The Research Privacy Notice outlines what NTU does with personal data and how we protect personal data and the rights of research participants during research activities in accordance with UK GDPR/ Data Protection Act 2018. For more information regarding the RPN, please click on the following link: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/policies/research-privacy-notice