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UCD School of Psychology Scoil Na Sícolaíochta UCD: Dear Student

Kate O'Sullivan is conducting a study on the effects of physical exercise on academic stress and distress among college students. The study involves completing four questionnaires that examine exercise habits, perceived benefits of exercise, academic stress levels, and anxiety/distress. It will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Participation is voluntary and anonymous, with responses kept confidential. Findings may be presented or published. Contact details are provided for questions or support services.

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UCD School of Psychology Scoil Na Sícolaíochta UCD: Dear Student

Kate O'Sullivan is conducting a study on the effects of physical exercise on academic stress and distress among college students. The study involves completing four questionnaires that examine exercise habits, perceived benefits of exercise, academic stress levels, and anxiety/distress. It will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Participation is voluntary and anonymous, with responses kept confidential. Findings may be presented or published. Contact details are provided for questions or support services.

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INFORMATION SHEET PLEASE KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR INFORMATION

UCD School of Psychology Newman Building University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland T: +353 1 7168369/8363 F: +353 1 7161181

Scoil na Scolaochta UCD ras Newman An Coliste Ollscoile, Baile tha Cliath Belfield, Baile tha Cliath 4, ire

www.ucd.ie/psychology

Dear Student, My name is Kate O Sullivan and I am currently conducting a study for my undergraduate final year research project, under the supervision of Dr. Barbara Dooley. Study Title: I would like to invite you to take part in my project: Gym Dandy: The Mediating Effect of Physical Exercise on academic stress levels and distress among college students. What are the objectives of this study?: We are all constantly faced with high levels of college stress, which can in turn affect our long term health. However, many recent studies have shown that exercise can dramatically improve our psychological well-being, health and life satisfaction. Do you find exercise to be a good method for battling college stress? And if so, what impact do you think it has, if any? What is involved if I agree?: The study will involve the completion of four questionnaires which look at your exercise habits, your perceived benefit of exercise, your academic stress levels and briefly, anxiety and distress. The survey will take an estimated 15-20 minutes to complete. Right to refuse/withdraw: Your participation is completely voluntary and you may, of course, choose to opt out of the survey at any time up until submission, should you feel uncomfortable or distressed in any way. Confidentiality: Submission is completely anonymous and your information and responses will be kept confidentially and securely, on a password-protected computer. Any data collected will be destroyed within 3 years of submission.

It is possible that the findings of this study will be presented at a national PSI conference, applied for publication and will be filed under UCD for examination purposes. CONTACT DETAILS: Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries regarding the study. Undergraduate Researcher: Kate O Sullivan: kate.o-sullivan@ucdconnect.ie Supervisor: Dr. Barbara Dooley: barbara.dooley@ucd.ie UCD Support Services: Student Advisors Kieran Moloney, G003, Kieran.moloney@ucd.ie Aisling OGrady, D001, aisling.ogrady@ucd.ie Student Counselling Service First Floor, Old Student Centre 716 3133/3134 Students Union SU Welfare, Cian Dowling, welfare@ucdsu.ie Other Services: Samaritans 1850 60 90 90, email jo@samaritans.org Mental HealthIreland/ Young Mental HealthIreland email: info@mentalhealthireland.ie Aware: 1890 303302 Consent: I have read and understood the information sheet. I am aware that participation is completely voluntary and I may choose to opt out of the survey at any time up until submission. I understand that submission is completely anonymous and my information and responses will be kept confidentially and securely, on a password-protected computer By clicking yes you agree to the terms listed above: YES Please click the survey link to be redirected to the survey: http://ucdpsychology.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1ET7nlQYoAh65Ux NO

Thank you for taking time out to read about my study. Your support and participation will be of great benefit to my study and the wider population.

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