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Interactive formats in online research improved information retention, but only for specific content. True informed consent may need further measures beyond digital interactivity for online studies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Research Ethics

Background:

  • Informed consent is crucial for ethical research, especially online.
  • Information retention during consent is often poor, particularly in online studies.
  • The trauma film paradigm is used in clinical psychology to evoke emotional responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if interactive digital formats enhance participant information retention during online informed consent.
  • To compare information retention between standard and interactive consent formats in online studies.

Main Methods:

  • Two online studies were conducted with 112-126 participants each.
  • Participants received information via a digital consent process using either standard or interactive formats.
  • A variant of the trauma film paradigm was employed.

Main Results:

  • Participants in the interactive condition showed improved information retention compared to the control group.
  • This improvement was limited to information previously prompted by the interactive format.
  • The overall impact of interactivity on information retention was constrained.

Conclusions:

  • While interactivity can aid information retention in online consent, its effect is specific.
  • Standard interactive formats may not be sufficient for ensuring true informed consent in online research.
  • Additional strategies are necessary to bolster informed consent in digital research settings.