Research participation consent form

Researchers responsible for the project:  

• Pierre FASTREZ, FNRS Senior Research Associate and Professor, Université catholique de Louvain, Center for Research in Communication, Ruelle de la Lanterne Magique 14, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, BELGIUM, pierre.fastrez@uclouvain.be, +32 10 47 29 14.  
• Suzanne KIEFFER, Associate Professor, Université catholique de Louvain, Center for Research in Communication, Ruelle de la Lanterne Magique 14, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, BELGIUM, suzanne.kieffer@uclouvain.be. 

Purpose of the research project: 

This study focuses on a series of methods commonly used in the field of Human-Computer interaction (HCI) and aims at gauging the visibility of these methods in academia, both in HCI and in the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH). 

What we expect from you: 

You are invited to respond to an online questionnaire intended for researchers whose (current or past) research is related to information and communication technology (ICT) or digital technology uses. We have estimated that this should take you about 15 minutes and we recommend that you complete the survey all at once.  

Your rights to withdraw from the research at any time: 

Your participation in this research project is voluntary. You are completely free to participate or not, and to withdraw at any time without prejudice.  

Your rights to confidentiality and privacy: 

Confidentiality of data collected through the research project will be ensured in conformity with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Neither the data collected, nor the research results could in any circumstances lead to your identification. Your participation is entirely anonymous and confidential. Since this is a questionnaire, the strict anonymity makes it impossible to correct or delete the information provided in your answers to the survey questions.  

Data preservation: 

Anonymized data will be preserved in electronic format for a period of five years. 

Possible risks: 

Completing the questionnaire in our study does not involve any risk or discomfort for you.   

Dissemination: 

The results will be disseminated in the scientific community (e.g. journal articles and international conferences), as well as possibly in freely accessible media (newspaper articles, professional networks, and websites).  

Your rights to ask questions at any time: 

You may ask questions about the research at any time by contacting the researcher responsible for the project by email at pierre.fastrez@uclouvain.be, or by phone at +32 10 47 29 14. 

Consent to participate: 

By completing the consent form, you certify that you have read and understood the above information, that we have answered your questions satisfactorily, and that we have advised you that you are free to withdraw your consent or withdraw from this research at any time without prejudice.