TITLE OF STUDY

Is There a Correlation Between Perceived Social Media Usage and Perceived Stress Among American Adults?

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Emma T.

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 learn more about the perception of social media use and stress.

STUDY PROCEDURES

Step 1: Read and sign informed consent.

Step 2: Complete a four question survey on Survio (it should take no longer than five minutes).

RISKS

You may decline to answer any or all questions and you may terminate your involvement at any time if you choose.

There are no foreseeable risks to this study. Some questions may make participants uncomfortable.

BENEFITS

There are no direct benefits to the participants of this study but I hope to learn more about the perception of the relationship between social media and stress.

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.

Perceived Social Media Usage and Perceived Stress Among U.S. Adults