This survey is part of a research study conducted by the QoL team led by Prof. Katarzyna Wac at the University of Geneva (Switzerland).
Purpose of this Study
The primary goal of this study is to gather data on quality of life and factors influencing it, as perceived subjectively. An additional goal of this study is to gather data on the experience of smartphone applications and services used for health, well-being, and life quality improvements.
Furthermore, for the Geneva area, we plan to correlate the overall cumulative results with the datasets from the Territory Information System in Geneva (SITG.ch) and communicate these to the local policymakers.
Procedures
You will be asked to complete an online survey. It will take around 20 minutes to complete. Feel free to skip questions you do not wish to answer and proceed with the survey; all partial answers matter to us.
Participant Requirements
Participation in this study is limited to individuals 18 and older.
Risks and Benefits
The risks and discomfort associated with participation in this study are no greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or while carrying a smartphone. The benefits, which may result from this study, are an understanding of your smartphone usage experience and an understanding of your habits. We can not guarantee nor promise that you will receive any benefits from this study.
Compensation & Costs
There is no compensation for completing this study, and there will be no cost to you if you participate in this study.
Confidentiality
The survey data is ANONYMOUS and does not include any personally identifiable information about you. Your IP address will not be logged. The data is stored and processed at the dedicated University of Geneva server. The ethics committee has approved this study under the protocol CUREG 2021-01-01.
Voluntary Participation
If you have read this form and have decided to participate in this project, please understand that your participation is voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw consent or discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You have the right to refuse to answer particular questions. Your privacy will be maintained in all published and written data resulting from the study. The results of this research study may be presented at scientific or professional meetings or published in scientific journals.
Right to Ask Questions & Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this research, its procedures, risks, and benefits, contact Protocol Director, Prof. Katarzyna Wac, at katarzyna.wac@unige.ch, +41 22 379 02 46, www.qol.unige.ch.
