What are the possible benefits and risks

Participating is an opportunity to explore and understand more about healthy relationships and becoming aware of how your own behaviour may hinder healthy relationships with partners. Being involved may bring up some relationship issues that are distressing and/or difficult. You can take breaks while completing the surveys, and you do not have to continue in the project if you do not wish to. In addition, resources and information about helplines and support services are embedded within both websites and you are encouraged to contact these services when needed. You can find these resources here.

What will happen to the information about me?

All the information about you will be de-identified (name and other identifying details removed) and only the researchers will know whose information it is. All data will be stored securely at the Department of General Practice (password protected files, encrypted storage, and locked filing cabinets). All the information you provide will be kept strictly confidential and only the research team will have access. The only exception to this is that if you voluntarily decide to disclose an illegal activity involving children, this would obligate researchers to follow mandatory reporting (e.g., disclosure of child sexual abuse).