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CONSENT FORM FOR POCKET LOVE

Title of Project: PocketLove

Investigators: Johan Ismael, Kasey Le, Nicole Zhu

I. Purpose of this Research/Project

The purpose of the study is to observe how people manage their communication using a novel prototype (PocketLove). This study may involve comparisons with how users manage communication using other communication apps. These observations will directly lead to further development and study of the PocketLove prototype.

II. Procedures

Participants will be interviewed for approximately 1/2 hours. Questions about how they manage communication and share information with others will be asked. An audio recording may be made for the duration of the interview. At times, participants will be asked to show how certain tasks are done on their devices. Screenshots of the device may be taken during this time.

III. Extent of Anonymity and Confidentiality

The researchers will not collect personal information beyond name and basic demographics. Subjects are free not to answer any questions or respond to experimental situations that they choose without penalty.

At times, information associated with the participant may be displayed on their device and may be captured when the researchers take a photo. Every effort will be made to allow the subject to avoid displaying private information. The participant is free to hide any personal information on the device or request that the screenshot not be taken.

Collected information will be stored and maintained by the researchers listed above. The information will not be distributed to anyone who is not involved in the research. Anonymized quotes or clips may be used in presenting the project in class. Should the researchers decide to release the information more publicly, the information will be anonymized and consent will be obtained from the participant.