Introduction
In this survey we will ask you to recall and describe up to three experiences in which you suffered significant harm or loss due to your reliance on technology. The harms or losses could be recent or could have occurred long ago.
Please be sure not to share any information in their responses that could identify yourself or others.
Remember, if you are uncomfortable completing questions on this study, you may bypass them so long as you report having done so in the final question.
Consent Disclosure
What can I expect if I take part in this research?
- You will fill out an anonymous survey in which we will ask you about harms you have suffered due to your reliance on technology.
- It will take roughly 15 minutes if you are on a computer with a full keyboard and touch type.
- We may share or publish your responses, but we will not ask you for any information that would allow us to know who you are or to link your answers to you.
(We will not link your prolific ID to your responses, though we will know yours was among the prolific IDs that participated in the study.)
What should I know about a research study?
- Whether or not you take part is up to you.
- Your participation is completely voluntary.
- You can choose not to take part.
- You can agree to take part and later change your mind.
- Your decision will not be held against you.
- Your refusal to participate will not result in any consequences or any loss of benefits that you are otherwise entitled to receive.
- You can ask all the questions you want before you decide.
Who can I talk to?
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints, or think the research has hurt you, talk to the research team leads: Serge Egelman (egelman@cs.berkeley.edu) and Stuart Schechter (stuart.schechter@g.harvard.edu)
To withdraw your consent from this study, return this task via Prolific.
Otherwise, continue.