UWS
School of Education and Social Sciences
COVID-19 related Workplace Disruptions: Influence of Personality on subjective Well-being
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 you wish to take part or not.
What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether personality has an influence on how well an individual copes with the COVID-19 related workplace disruptions as defined by self-reported subjective well-being and whether there are other factors, such as the ability to cope with change or conflicting work- and family life, that influence well-being.
Why have I been chosen?
You have been chosen to take part in this study because you are an adult who has work experience during the COVID-19 pandemic and has chosen to respond to the advertised study.
Do I have to take part?
No. It is up to you to decide whether to take part or not. If you do decide to take part, you will be given this information sheet to keep and be asked to indicate your consent in an online consent form. If you decide to take part, you are still free to withdraw at any point while completing the survey without giving any reason. If you decide to withdraw after completing the survey, please contact me via email using your memorable word that you have created as part of the consent process within two weeks.
What will happen to me if I take part?
The study entails completing an online questionnaire in which you will be asked to answer questions about your age, gender, personality, subjective well-being, how well you cope with change, work environment and conflict between work and family life. Scales will be given to establish how much you agree or don’t agree with a statement. The entire questionnaire should take around 20-30 minutes to complete.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?
There are no anticipated risks and disadvantages involved of taking part in this study, however in the study you will answer questions about your well-being, coping skills and work-family conflict during the pandemic which may be upsetting for some people. If you feel you would be upset or distressed by these topics, please consider not participating.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
There are no direct advantages in taking part in this study but by taking part you will be contributing towards the research literature regarding the understanding of work and well-being during the pandemic.
Data Protection Privacy Notice
Your personal data will be processed for the purposes outlined in this notice. The legal basis that would be used to process your personal data will be the provision of your consent. Your personal data will be processed so long as it is required for the research project. We endeavour to minimise the processing of personal data wherever possible, and all data will be collected anonymously.
If you are concerned about how your personal data is being processed, please contact UWS in the first instance at dataprotection@uws.ac.uk. If you remain unsatisfied, you may wish to contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Contact details, and details of data subject rights, are available on the ICO website at: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-reform/overview-of-the-gdpr/individuals-rights/
Exclusively the researcher, as well as the supervisor, will be able to access the data from the survey.
What will happen to the results of the research study?
The results will be recorded, analysed, discussed, and published in the final year dissertation in 2022 and presentation to the BPS Student Conference. As a participant you will not be identified in any report or publication.
Who has reviewed the study?
ESS Ethics Committee – Approval Number: 2021-17001-14513
Contact for further information
If you require any further information, please contact:
Researcher:
Fiona Anne Marie Lynch
University of the West of Scotland,
High Street,
Paisley,
PA1 2BE
UK
Supervisor:
Dr. Amanda Simpson
University of the West of Scotland,
High Street,
Paisley,
PA1 2BE
UK
Telephone: 0141 848 3259
Thank you for taking part in this study.
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