Attachment in Past and Present Relationships

The purpose of this research is to learn more about attachment and experiences in romantic relationships with both current and former partners. You can participate if you are in or have ever been in a romantic relationship. This research is being conducted by Dr. R. Chris Fraley, professor of psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. You must be 18 years or older to participate. If you are not 18 years or older, you should not participate. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire pertaining to your experiences in your current andor past romantic relationships. The researchers will keep the information you provided confidential. However, the service hosting this survey may have access to the data you submit and your IP number. We cannot guarantee that this service will keep information you submit confidential. We hope to gain insight into how people behave in current and former romantic relationships. The benefit for you directly is that the program will analyze your responses and give you a personalized summary of the information you provided. It is important that you answer as many questions as possible, but please note that you are free to skip any questionnaire item you wish, as well as free to withdraw from the study at any time without fear of prejudice or penalty. Your participation in the study is completely voluntary. Not participating or stopping the study will not affect your current or future relationship with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in any way. This study takes about 15 minutes to complete. There are no known risks associated with this study. If you have any questions, Dr. Fraley can be reached at rcfraley@uiuc.edu or (217) 333-3486. If you have any questions about your rights as a participant in this study contact the UIUC Institutional Review Board (IRB) at 217-333-2670 (collect calls accepted) or email the IRB at irb@uiuc.edu. The Institutional Review Board is the office at the University of Illinois responsible for protecting the rights of human subjects involved in studies conducted by University of Illinois researchers. By clicking the below button, you certify that you are 18 years or older and that you agree to participate in this study. You should print a copy of this form for your records. Click here to begin