Survey

We are conducting a study to examine the relationship between Social Anxiety and Taijin Kyofusho (a culture bound variant of Social Anxiety) and to examine their relationship to various personality factors.

If you volunteer to participate, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire, which takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. There are no right or wrong answers. If you are uncertain how to answer, your first reaction is usually the best.

Your responses to the questionnaire will be completely anonymous and confidential. The results of the study may be published in a scientific journal, however only group data will be presented and no individual will be identifiable.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. Your initial agreement to participate does not stop you from discontinuing participation and you are free to withdraw at any time. Please consider the purposes and time commitment of this study before you decide whether or not to participate. Print and retain this information sheet for your own records. If you are interested in participating in this Australian project from outside of Australia, you should be alert to any local or government restrictions on involvement in foreign research activity.

By completing and sending your responses to this questionnaire, you are expressing your consent for your data to be used in the study.

Sometimes, completing surveys of this nature can be distressing for some people. If you experience distress and would like to discuss this with someone, low cost counselling is available from the Swinburne Psychology Clinic (03) 9214 8653. Free counselling is also available to Swinburne Students, for details, call 9214 8025. Alternatively, you can contact the Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic) on 03 9886 9337, or LifeLine on 13 11 14. Information and support can also be obtained from the Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria website, located at http://www.adavic.org/