Participant’s Informed Consent Form
The Department of Psychology, Gargi college, University of Delhi supports the practice of protection
of human participants in research. The following will provide you with information about the
research that will help you in deciding whether or not you wish to participate. If you agree to
participate, please be aware that you are free to withdraw at any point throughout the duration of
the research without any penalty.
In this research we will ask you to participate in a study about Media Influence on Aggression. If you
have any reasons that you don’t want to participate, please inform the researcher and the study will
end now.
If any of the following conditions apply to you, please do not participate in this research:
1. Current aggressive or angry mood that may affect responses.
2. Recent exposure to violence that may influence reactions.
3. Sensitivity to violent or distressing content that may cause discomfort or distress.
4. History of aggressive behaviour or impulse control issues.
5. Medications affecting mood that can affect emotional responses.
6. Participants currently undergoing therapy or counselling for aggression-related issues.
All information you provide will remain confidential and will not be associated with your name or
your organizations’. If for any reason during this research you do not feel comfortable, you may leave
the study. Your participation in this study will require approximately 20-30 minutes. When this study
is completed, you will be provided with the results of the research if you request them, and you will
be free to ask any questions.
Do you need the results of the research? Yes/No
If you have any further questions concerning this research, please feel free to contact us through
email:
Please indicate with your signature on the space below that you understand your rights and agree to
participate in the study.
Your participation solicited, yet strictly voluntary. All information will be kept confidential and your
name will not be associated with any research findings.
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Signature of Participant
Investigator:
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