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Study Title: Grey Box
Researcher: Mina Masoumi
Researcher’s Contact Information: mina.masoumi@concordia
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Marta Kersten-Oertel
You are invited to participate in the research study described above. This form provides information about what participating entails. Please read it carefully before deciding whether to participate. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the researcher.
This study explores how people interpret a stress assessment and its explanations. The goal is to understand what makes results feel clear, trustworthy, and actionable so we can improve decision-support tools for well-being.
If you choose to participate, you will complete a short assessment about your demographics, work, sleep, and lifestyle. The system will generate a stress result, and you may view additional explanations and a personalized plan. You may also be invited to complete a brief feedback survey.
The order of screens is fixed. The optional survey appears after you view your plan.
This research is not intended to provide medical advice or diagnosis. You may encounter questions that feel personal; you can skip any item or stop at any time. There may be no direct benefit to you, but your participation helps improve how such tools communicate results.
Your responses will be used to generate results and may be logged for research or quality improvement. We will store data using participant IDs rather than names and will not publish any information that can identify you.
Participation is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without any consequences. You may also request that your data not be used by contacting the researcher before analysis begins.
I have read and understood this form. I have been given the opportunity to contact the principal investigator if questions arise. I agree to participate in this research under the described conditions.
If you have questions about the scientific or scholarly aspects of this research, please contact the researcher. You may also contact their faculty supervisor.
Estimated time: 10–15 minutes
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