Before starting, did you read the consent information?
- Yes, thoroughly
- Yes, I skimmed it
- I started but did not finish
- No
- Not sure
About how many minutes did you spend reading the consent information?
Was this your first time taking part in a study with this research team?
Attention check: To confirm you are paying attention, please select “Yes.”
In your own words, what was the main purpose of the study?
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How clear was the study’s purpose before you began?
How clearly were potential risks explained?
Overall, what level of risk did this study pose to you?
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- High
- Not sure
Please indicate your agreement with the following statements about your rights and the information provided.
To the best of your recollection, your study data were:
- Anonymous (no identifiers)
- De-identified (coded; no direct identifiers)
- Identifiable (name or contact info attached)
- Not sure
Which best matches what you recall about data sharing?
- Only the study team could access my data
- The team and approved collaborators could access my data
- De-identified data might be shared publicly (e.g., repositories)
- Data would not be shared beyond the team
- I don’t remember
What do you recall about how long your data will be kept?
- Only during data analysis
- For several years
- Indefinitely
- I don’t remember
How confident are you that your data will be kept confidential as described?
If you needed to request your data be deleted or corrected, rank the channels you would prefer to use (1 = most preferred).
Were you given contact details for questions or concerns about the study?
I understood that I could withdraw at any time without penalty.
Did payment or an incentive influence your decision to participate?
- Not at all
- A little
- Somewhat
- A lot
- Prefer not to say
The consent information was the right length for me.
Was any information missing or unclear? Please explain.
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What could we improve to make the consent information clearer or more useful?
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How do you describe your gender? Select all that apply.
- Woman
- Man
- Non-binary
- Another gender identity
- Prefer not to say
Where do you currently live?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than high school
- High school or equivalent
- Some college/Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Prefer not to say
What is your current employment status?
- Employed full-time
- Employed part-time
- Self-employed
- Student
- Not employed
- Retired
- Prefer not to say
Have you previously participated in academic research (any institution)?
Welcome! This brief survey asks about how clear the consent information was. It should take only a few minutes. Participation is voluntary, and your responses will be handled as described in the consent.
Is there anything else you would like to share about the consent information or your experience?
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AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your consent understanding
Thank you for completing the survey. Your feedback helps us improve consent materials and participant understanding.