INFORMATION SHEET

Processing of scientific information in adults with ADHD

 Thank you for showing an interest in this project. Please read this information sheet carefully before deciding whether or not to participate. If you decide to participate, we thank you. If you decide not to take part there will be no disadvantage to you, and we thank you for considering our request. Your are free to exit the study process at any time without penalty. Data from incomplete surveys will not be used.

What is the Aim of the Project?
The aim of this project is to better understand the processing of scientific information in adults with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

What are the Requirements to Participate?
You must be over 18 years old, be proficient in English, and have no tertiary degree (BSc or higher) in science. Participants with ADHD must state that they have received a diagnosis by a physician (i.e., rather than self-diagnosed).

What will Participants be Asked to do?
Should you agree to take part in this project, you will be asked to answer questions and read a short piece of text. It shouldn't take longer than 30 minutes.

Participants can opt to go in draw to win one of two $50USD Amazon Gift Cards.

What Data or Information will be Collected and What Use will be Made of it?
Personal information will be destroyed after the data required for the study has been transcribed. Data will be held for a minimum of five years as per University of Otago regulations, and possibly indefinitely beyond that period.

Data collected for this study will not be used for any commercial purposes. The results of the project may be published and will be available in the University of Otago Library (Dunedin, New Zealand). Every attempt will be made to preserve your anonymity.

What if Participants have any Questions?
If you have any questions about our project, either now or in the future, please feel free to contact either:

Cate Davidson
Department of Science Communication
Email: davca248@student.otago.ac.nz

Jesse Bering
Department of Science Communication
University Telephone: 034716147
Email: jesse.bering@otago.ac.nz

This study has been approved by the University of Otago Human Ethics Committee (24/0176). If you have any concerns about the ethical conduct of the research, you may contact the Committee through the Human Ethics Committee Administrator (ph +643 479 8256 or email humanethics@otago.ac.nz). Any issues you raise will be treated in confidence and investigated and you will be informed of the outcome.