You are being asked to participate in a research study. Please read the information below about the study before you decide whether or not to take part.


You are invited to participate in a research study that helps students learn about the research process. The study was designed by students in Dr. Howard Markman’s Couples Therapy and Relationship Education class at the University of Denver.


If you agree to be part of the research study, you will be asked to fill out an online survey. The content of the questions is about your current or previous romantic relationship and/or romantic relationships in general. The study will take about 10 minutes. Research data collected from you will be anonymous; we will have no way of identifying you. You must be age 18 or older to be in this study. This study is not approved for the enrollment of people under the age of 18.


There are no potential risks associated with participation, though sometimes participants might experience some degree of distress while evaluating romantic relationships through questionnaires. There are also no direct benefits to the participants. There is an educational benefit to the student researchers.


Participating in this study is completely voluntary. Even if you decide to participate now, you may change your mind and stop at any time. You may choose not to answer any survey question for any reason.


Once you submit your responses, we will be unable to remove your data while the study is ongoing because all data are anonymous and we will not know which data belong to you.

If you have questions, concerns or complaints about this research study or you want to get additional information, you may contact Dr. Howard Markman, Professor of Psychology at the University of Denver at hmarkman@du.edu or at 303-871-3370.

 

If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the University of Denver Institutional Review Board (IRB), at 303-871-2121, or you may contact the Office of Research Integrity and Education at IRBAdmin@du.edu or by writing to the University of Denver, Institutional Review Board, Office of Research Integrity, 2199 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80208-2121. You may also contact DU’s Office of Research Integrity & Education if:

  1. Your questions, concerns, or complaints are not being answered by the research team.
  2. You cannot reach the research team.
  3. You want to talk to someone besides the research team.

The University of Denver Institutional Review Board has determined that this study qualifies as exempt from full IRB oversight.
I have read this information about the study. I understand the possible risks and benefits of this study. I know that being in this study is voluntary. If I choose to be in this study, I may print a copy of this consent form.

If you understand this information and wish to participate, please select Agree below to begin the survey.

If you do not wish to participate in this study, please select Disagree below, and your session will end.