TITLE OF STUDY
What is the relationship between hours worked per week and student GPA levels?
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Gentry A.
Jamie Clarke, Supervising Researcher
Psychology Department, Laramie County Community College
307-772-4240
jclarke@lccc.wy.edu
PURPOSE OF STUDY
You are being asked to take part in a research study. Before you decide to participate in this study, it is important that you understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please read the following information carefully. Please ask the researcher if there is anything that is not clear or if you need more information.
The purpose of this study is to research whether there is a relationship between working and how much you work and a college student’s overall academic success, measured by the level of the student’s GPA.
STUDY PROCEDURES
This section lists the procedures for the participants in the research study.
1. Read and agree to the informed consent document
2. Take the 5-question survey on Survio from the link provided
3. Submit the survey
RISKS
In this study, there are no foreseeable risks to participants, but some questions may make you uncomfortable. Because the study will handle sensitive personal information, there is some risk this information could be shared, which the study has safeguards to avoid.
You may decline to answer any or all questions and you may terminate your involvement at any time if you choose.
BENEFITS
There are no direct benefits to participants. The hope is that by adding this research to the already existing body of knowledge on this topic, GPA levels may become a good indication of whether working while going to school, as an example, lowers academic success in students. If this study ends up being valid, then the benefits of the research could affect how modern college students receive help when their academic success and motivation declines, as well as a way for colleges or agencies to assess the implications on having other responsibilities while going to college as a full-time student.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Every effort will be made by the researcher to preserve your confidentiality including the following:
· Assigning code names/numbers for participants that will be used on all research notes and documents
· Keeping notes, interview transcriptions, and any other identifying participant information in a locked file cabinet in the personal possession of the researcher.
· Online survey platform is password protected and only the researcher will have access
· When results are compiled, identifying information will be separated from answers
Participant data will be kept confidential except in cases where the researcher is legally obligated to report specific incidents. These incidents include, but may not be limited to, incidents of abuse and suicide risk.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions at any time about this study, or you experience adverse effects as the result of participating in this study, you may contact the researcher whose contact information is provided on the first page. If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant, or if problems arise which you do not feel you can discuss with the Principal Investigator, please contact Jamie Clarke at 307-772-4240.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
Your participation in this study is voluntary. It is up to you to decide whether or not to take part in this study. If you decide to take part in this study, you will be asked to sign a consent form. After you sign the consent form, you are still free to withdraw at any time and without giving a reason. Withdrawing from this study will not affect the relationship you have, if any, with the researcher. If you withdraw from the study before data collection is completed, your data will be returned to you or destroyed.
CONSENT
I have read and I understand the provided information and have had the opportunity to ask questions. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time, without giving a reason and without cost. I understand that I will be given a copy of this consent form. I voluntarily agree to take part in this study.
Participant's signature ______________________________ Date __________