The main objective of this study is to understand the relationship between involuntary phenomena associated with playing video games, individual factors and executive functions. This will be assessed via cognitive tasks and a questionnaire.
Who can participate in this study?
Eligible participants should be:
- 18 to 40 years old
- Right handed
- Play video games at least 6 hours a week in any platform.
What do you need to do?
The participation involves completing some online tasks and answering some questions.
To participate, you will be required to install the Inquisit Web Player. This software is provided by an official developer of online tasks, and we guarantee that it is free from virus.
How long does it take to participate in the study?
It takes a maximum of 30 minutes to complete.
Your rights as a participant
• Your participation is voluntary.
• You have the right to leave the study at any time.
• Your IP address will NOT be collected.
How will your data be used?
Your responses will be analysed as part of the full data rather than as individual responses. The information you provide us will be used only for research purposes, and the results will be published in scientific journals, conferences, articles on the Internet and shared in press or other media.
However, kindly remember that “all the data” will be treated confidentially.
What are the benefits of your participation?
You will contribute to the understanding of involuntary phenomena and how video games influence our everyday life.
Unfortunately, we cannot offer economical compensation to all participants, and according to the ethics, you will receive an economical compensation only if you are part of the Prolific program.
What risks does your participation involve?
Your participation in this online survey does not involve any risk.
Who is sponsoring this study?
A Marie Curie COFUND post-doctoral fellowship, which is co-funded by the University of Liège and the European Union.
This study is the result of collaborative efforts of the researchers Dr Angelica Ortiz de Gortari and Professor Frank Larøi from the University of Liège and Dr Maria Panagiotidi from the University of Salford.
If you have any questions or concerns about your participation in this study, please contact:
Dr Angelica B. Ortiz de Gortari
Psychology and Neuroscience of Cognition Research Unit
University of Liège
Sart Tilman campus, Liège, Belgium
Telephone: +32 (0) 4366 33 12
Angelica.ortizdegortari@uliege.be