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Post-Study Informed Consent Comprehension Assessment

Assesses whether research participants understood key elements of informed consent—study purpose, risks, data handling, and participant rights. Designed for post-study administration to support IRB compliance and iterative improvement of consent materials.

Sample questions

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29 questions · ~4 min
Q01
Long Text

Welcome, and thank you for taking part in our study. This short survey (approximately 5 minutes) asks about your experience with the consent information you received before the study. There are no right or wrong answers — we are simply interested in your honest impressions. Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate to improve our consent materials. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time.

Q02
Multiple Choice

Before starting the study, did you read the consent information provided to you?

Q03
Long Text

In your own words, what was the main purpose of the study you participated in?

Q04
Multiple Choice

To the best of your recollection, how were your study data handled?

Q05
Multiple Choice

Were you provided with contact details for questions or concerns about the study?

Q06
Long Text

The consent information was an appropriate length.

Q07
Long Text

What is your age range?

Q08
Long Text

Thank you for completing this survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us improve our consent materials and the participant experience in future studies. If you have any questions, please contact the research team using the details provided in your consent form.

Q09
Long Text

Approximately how long did you spend reading the consent information?

Q10
Long Text

How clear was the study's purpose to you before you began?

Q11
Multiple Choice

Which of the following best matches what you recall about how your data may be shared?

Q12
Multiple Choice

Do you recall being told how to request that your data be deleted or corrected?

Q13
Long Text

Was any information in the consent materials missing, unclear, or in need of improvement? Please explain.

Q14
Multiple Choice

How do you describe your gender? Select all that apply.

Q15
Multiple Choice

Was this your first time participating in a study with this research team?

Q16
Long Text

How clearly were the potential risks of the study explained to you?

Q17
Multiple Choice

What do you recall about how long your data will be retained?

Q18
Long Text

I understood that I could withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.

Q19
AI Interview

We'd like to understand your experience with the consent process in a bit more depth. An AI moderator will ask you a couple of follow-up questions.

Q20
Long Text

In which region do you currently reside?

Q21
Multiple Choice

Based on what you were told, what level of risk did this study pose to you?

Q22
Long Text

How confident are you that your data will be kept confidential as described in the consent information?

Q23
Long Text

I understood that I had the right to ask questions about the study at any point.

Q24
Long Text

Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you would like to share about the consent information or your study experience?

Q25
Multiple Choice

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Q26
Long Text

I was clearly informed about any compensation or incentives for participating.

Q27
Multiple Choice

What is your current employment status?

Q28
Multiple Choice

To what extent did payment or incentives influence your decision to participate?

Q29
Multiple Choice

Have you previously participated in academic research at any institution?

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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