Gaming Communities as Virtual Third Places v2.0

SUMMARY EXPLANATION OF RESEARCH
The Pennsylvania State University

Title of Project: Gaming Communities as Virtual Third Places: A Quantitative Assessment

Principal Investigator: Jeffrey A. Stone, Ph.D.

Telephone Number: 610-285-5003

You are being invited to volunteer to participate in a research study. This summary explains information about this research.

  • This study will collect information about your use of gaming communities for social interaction.
  • You are asked to voluntarily complete a single, anonymous survey. This survey will take between 10-15 minutes to complete.
  • No identifying information will be collected during this study. No guarantees can be made regarding the interception of data sent via the Internet by any third parties.
  • Please note that the survey response data will be used for future undetermined research.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

If you have questions or concerns, you should contact Dr. Jeffrey A. Stone at 610-285-5003. If you have questions regarding your rights as a research subject or concerns regarding your privacy, you may contact the Office for Research Protections at 814-865-1775.

Your participation is voluntary and you may decide to stop at any time. You do not have to answer any questions that you do not want to answer.

Clicking the “Take The Survey” button implies two things: (1) that you are at least 18 years of age, and (2) you voluntarily consent to participate in the research. Thank you!Take The Survey