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Exploring Usage Patterns, Preferences, and Satisfaction with Wearable Devices
Participant Information Sheet
Participant Information Sheet
Researcher Details: This research is being conducted by Dr. Cailbhe Doherty, a researcher at the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin (UCD). Dr. Doherty is collaborating with researchers from several European institutions, including Chemnitz University of Technology, German Sport University Cologne, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), National Technical University of Ukraine, Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics (IMIF), and the University of Pisa (UNIPI).
What is this research about?
Wearable technologies have become increasingly popular and have the potential to significantly influence various aspects of our lives. The aim of this survey is to gather information on your attitudes toward wearable technologies, including whether you own a device, what device(s) you use, and how you use them.
Wearable technologies have become increasingly popular and have the potential to significantly influence various aspects of our lives. The aim of this survey is to gather information on your attitudes toward wearable technologies, including whether you own a device, what device(s) you use, and how you use them.
Why are we doing this research?
The purpose of this research is to enhance our understanding of how wearable devices are being used, the factors that influence their adoption, and the overall satisfaction levels among users. This research will contribute to the broader understanding of wearable technologies and their societal impact.
The purpose of this research is to enhance our understanding of how wearable devices are being used, the factors that influence their adoption, and the overall satisfaction levels among users. This research will contribute to the broader understanding of wearable technologies and their societal impact.
How will your data be used?
Your responses will be anonymized and the data will be securely stored. The anonymized data will be used for research purposes only and may be made publicly available in an open-access repository for further analysis by other researchers.
Your responses will be anonymized and the data will be securely stored. The anonymized data will be used for research purposes only and may be made publicly available in an open-access repository for further analysis by other researchers.
What will happen if you decide to take part in this research study?
If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete a survey that will take approximately 7 minutes of your time. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any point before submitting the survey without any consequences.
If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete a survey that will take approximately 7 minutes of your time. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any point before submitting the survey without any consequences.
How will your privacy be protected?
Your responses are completely anonymous, and no identifying information will be collected. All data will be stored securely and will only be accessible to the research team.
Your responses are completely anonymous, and no identifying information will be collected. All data will be stored securely and will only be accessible to the research team.
What are the benefits of taking part in this research study?
While there may not be direct benefits to you, your participation will contribute to the broader understanding of wearable technologies and may help improve the design and functionality of these devices in the future.
While there may not be direct benefits to you, your participation will contribute to the broader understanding of wearable technologies and may help improve the design and functionality of these devices in the future.
What are the risks of taking part in this research study?
There are no significant risks associated with participating in this study. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any question, you may skip it or withdraw from the survey entirely.
There are no significant risks associated with participating in this study. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any question, you may skip it or withdraw from the survey entirely.
Can I change my mind at any stage and withdraw from the study?
Yes, your participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time before submitting the survey. Once the survey is submitted, it will not be possible to withdraw your data due to the anonymous nature of the survey.
Yes, your participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time before submitting the survey. Once the survey is submitted, it will not be possible to withdraw your data due to the anonymous nature of the survey.
How will I find out what happens with this project?
The results of this study will be published in academic journals and may be presented at conferences. Summaries of the findings may also be shared<
The results of this study will be published in academic journals and may be presented at conferences. Summaries of the findings may also be shared<