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If after reading this information sheet you would like to take part in the research, you will<br />

be given this sheet to keep and parents need to sign two consent forms. Parents will<br />

keep one copy <strong>of</strong> the signed consent form and the researchers will keep another copy.<br />

The teachers will then be expected to distribute the small packs <strong>of</strong> the questionnaires to<br />

the female students taking part (as can be agreed with the researcher). As detailed<br />

above the questionnaire will ask students about their eating behaviour, body image and<br />

emotional processing. The questionnaire pack should take between half an hour to one<br />

hour to complete.<br />

Will taking part be confidential?<br />

Yes. If the students do decide to take part, their answers will be anonymous. This means<br />

that the questionnaire will not have their name or contact details on it. Instead each<br />

questionnaire is given a number before it is given out to participants. Completed<br />

questionnaires will be confidential to the researchers and kept at a secure location which<br />

will only be accessible by the researchers. To further ensure confidentiality, consent<br />

forms will be kept separately from the actual questionnaires. The overall findings <strong>of</strong> the<br />

project may be published in a research paper, but no individuals will be identifiable.<br />

What are the benefits <strong>of</strong> taking part?<br />

Taking part in this study may not benefit the students or school personally. However, it is<br />

hoped that this research will help develop psychological understanding <strong>of</strong> people who<br />

experience disordered eating. It is hoped that the study will be published in a research<br />

journal.<br />

What if I have questions or concerns?<br />

If you have any further questions about the research, please feel free to contact the<br />

researcher via email, telephone or post, details <strong>of</strong> which are below. In the unlikely event<br />

that participating in this research has caused a student distress in some way, please do<br />

not hesitate to contact the researcher who will be able to advise you on where they may<br />

be able to access further help.<br />

Who has reviewed this study?<br />

This study was reviewed by <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> Research Ethics Committee and<br />

given a sound ethical opinion.<br />

Thank you for taking time to read this.<br />

Contact details <strong>of</strong> the researcher: Helen Eracleous<br />

Email address: h.eracleous@herts.ac.uk<br />

Telephone number: 01707 286 322<br />

Postal address: Doctor <strong>of</strong> Clinical Psychology Training Course<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hertfordshire</strong><br />

Hatfield, Herts., AL10 9AB<br />

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