Study Title: Romantic Relationship Challenges
Researchers:
Ahmad Asgarizadeh, PhD Candidate
Department of Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University
Email: a_asgarizadeh@sbu.ac.ir
Supervising Investigator:
Prof. Mohammad Ali Mazaheri
Department of Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University
Email: m-mazaheri@sbu.ac.ir
Postal Address:
Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Shahriari Square, Evin, Tehran, Iran
Purpose of the Study:
This study investigates how individuals think about common challenges that arise in romantic relationships. Findings will contribute to psychological understanding of relational decision-making.
What Participation Involves:
You will read 10 short hypothetical scenarios about everyday romantic relationship situations and select the response that best matches your own thoughts. You will then answer a few brief questions about your personality. The entire procedure takes approximately 7–10 minutes.
Eligibility:
Anyone aged 18 years or older may participate.
Risks and Discomforts:
No significant risks are expected, although some questions may involve mild self-reflection about romantic relationships.
Benefits:
There are no direct personal benefits, but your participation may help advance psychological research on romantic relationships.
Confidentiality and Anonymity:
Your responses are completely anonymous. No personally identifying information is collected, and no individual answers can be traced back to you. Data will be stored securely and reported only in aggregate form.
Informed Consent:
This study has been approved by the Shahid Beheshti University Institutional Review Board / Ethics Committee (Approval No. IR.SBU.REC.1404.169).
IRB / Ethics Committee Contact:
Ethics Committee of Shahid Beheshti University
Email: ethicscomittee@sbu.ac.ir
Participation:
Your participation is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without penalty by closing the browser window.
Consent to Participate:
By clicking the “Start” button below, you confirm that you are 18 years of age or older, that you have read and understood the information above, and that you voluntarily agree to participate in this study.