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How has the emergence of social media influenced voting trends in those aged between 16-24 in recent U.K elections, compared to previous trends.

 

You are being invited to take part in a research study. Before you decide, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. Please ask me if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Take time to decide whether or not you wish to take part.





What is the purpose of this study?

The purpose of this study is to discover if the emergence of social media has influenced voting trends in people aged between 16-24 in recent U.K elections, compared to previous trends.





 Why have I been chosen?

You have been chosen to take part in this study because you are a young person and your answers could greatly help the proposed research.





 Do I have to take part?

It is up to you to decide whether or not to take part. If you do decide to take part you will be given this information sheet to keep and be asked to sign a consent form. If you decide to take part you are still free to withdraw within two weeks without giving a reason.



 

What will happen to me if I take part?

Your answers will help me to conclude my research project; overall it will allow me to see if social media has influenced voting trends in young people aged between 16-24 in recent U.K elections. I can then compare this to previous trends found. Participation is anonymous and your name would not be printed on the finished piece of research.



 

What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?

There are no disadvantages or risks of taking part in the research; you can withdraw within two weeks if you decide that you no longer want to participate.





What are the possible benefits of taking part?

Possible benefits of taking part in the research include the fact that you can read over the outcome of the research with the knowledge that you contributed.





Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential?

All information collected from you will be stored, analysed and reported in compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998).





What will happen to the results of the research study?

The results of the study will be collected and analysed then put in my dissertation. 



 

Who has reviewed the study?

MCS Ethics Committee

Contact for further information



 



If you require any further information please contact:



Courtnay Kerr

University of the West of Scotland,

High Street,

Paisley,

PA1 2BE

UK

Telephone: 01698283100

E-mail address: [email protected]



 



Gordon Heggie

University of the West of Scotland,

High Street,

Paisley,

PA1 2BE

UK

Telephone: 01698283100

E-mail address: [email protected]



 

Thank you for taking part in this study.



 
 
 
 
Informed Research Consent Form
Title of Project 
How has the emergence of social media influenced voting trends in those aged between 16-24 in recent U.K elections, compared to previous trends. 
Ethics Approval Number
MCS-UG-SS-CK 30-09-16
Investigator
Courtnay Kerr 
Researcher Email
[email protected]
Please read the following statements and, if you agree, select the corresponding box to confirm agreement.  
 
 
I confirm that I have read and understand the information sheet for the above study. I have had the opportunity to consider the information, ask questions and have had these answered satisfactorily.
 
I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw within two weeks without giving any reason.
 
I understand that my data will be treated confidentially and any publication resulting from this work will report only data that does not identify me.
 
I freely agree to participate in this study.

 
 
 
* Sex
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
* Age
 
16-20
 
20-24
 
 
 
Have you voted in a U.K. election before?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* 'Social media influences the way indivifuals vote in elections.' How much do you agree with this statement?
 
Agree
 
Mostly agree
 
Mostly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
 
 
* Do you believe that the media portrays U.K. elections in a negative way?
 
Agree
 
Mostly agree
 
Mostly disagree
 
Disagree
 
 
 
* Do you believe that you form your opinions on U.K. elections based on what you hear/see on social media? 
 
Agree
 
Mostly agree
 
Mostly disagree
 
Disagree
 
 
 
* Which social media platform do you use most?
 
Twitter
 
Facebook
 
Instagram
 
Snapchat
 
None
 
Other
 
 
 
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