Thank you for your interest in our research. This study is on why people play massively multiplayer online role playing games (eg world of warcraft). The research is conducted at the Department of Psychology in the University of Bath, UK, and is supervised by Richard Joiner. The study has received ethical approval from the Departmental Ethical Committee. It takes about 10 minutes to complete the study.

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We confirm that all data will be strictly anonymous, and will be treated with full confidentiality. There is no way we can (and intend) to know your identity. Participation is entirely voluntary. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time. If you wish to do so, please indicate that at the end of this survey, where you will be given the opportunity to include your opinions and comments. There are no foreseeable risks to participation in the study. Your participation will benefit social scientific research.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Departmental Ethical Committee (the UK equivalent of IRB):
Dr Helen Lucey (chair), email: hl259@bath.ac.uk.

Supervising researcher:
Dr. Richard Joiner, email: r.joiner@bath.ac.uk.

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