Ethics Informed Consent Form (ICF)

Informed Consent Form for KEY FACTORS AFFECTING THE EXCESSIVE DIGITAL EXPOSURE
AMONG MILLENNIALS IN DAVAO CITY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Name of the Researchers: Avril Melyn Lao, Althea Mhaxin De Castro, Ria Nica Baguio, Carl Marie
Gocon, Roseanne Entorum, Florence Aparri & Thomas James Gates
Institution: Joji Ilagan College of Business and Tourism & Institute of International Culinary and
Hospitality Entrepreneurship

INTRODUCTION

You are invited to participate in a research study conducted by AVRIL MELYN LAO, ALTHEA
MHAXIN DE CASTRO, RIA NICA BAGUIO, CARL MARIE GOCON, ROSEANNE ENTORUM,
FLORENCE APARRI & THOMAS JAMES GATES, at the Joji Ilagan International Schools, because
you fit the inclusion criteria for informants of our study.

Your participation is completely voluntary. Please read the information below, and ask questions
about anything you do not understand, before deciding whether to participate. Please take as much
time as you need to read the consent form. You may also decide to discuss participation with your
family or friends.

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to sign this form. You will be given a copy of this form.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

The primary objective of this study is to gather data in assessing the key factors affecting the
excessive digital exposure among millennials in Davao City.

STUDY PROCEDURES
The researchers will adhere to a standard procedure and protocol for data collection, beginning with
getting permission from the Dean of the institution to conduct the research after being endorsed by
the adviser. Data gathering will be done through an online survey. The researchers will ensure that
you have received, reviewed, and signed the informed consent allowing the researchers to conduct
the survey and gather data. Once approved by the college dean, the online survey will then be
commenced. A list of predetermined, open-ended questions, which serves as a guide for the
researchers, will be utilized. During the survey, additional questions may not be asked.

POTENTIAL RISKS AND DISCOMFORTS

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the collection of data will be done through online survey and utilizing
Google Forms as to avoid face-to-face data gathering. This is to adhere to the Inter-Agency Task
Force (IATF) Guidelines and comply with the health and safety protocols to minimize risks for the
participants and researchers. The researchers will value and prioritize your health and well-being
during the course of the study.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS AND/OR TO SOCIETY

This study will be beneficial to the participants in a way that you will be able to consider your feelings
and experiences, without judgment, and without those being used against you. The findings of this
study will also provide insights for the government by giving information on the digital exposure of the
millennials. The government will be aware about the millennials’ excessive exposure, enabling them
to recognize the key factors affecting the millennials’ digital exposure. Furthermore, by assessing
excessive digital exposure, this study will benefit the society by providing the assets and liabilities of
digital exposure among millennials.

DATA PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

This study will strictly adhere to the Data Privacy Act of 2012. The principles of transparency,
legitimacy, purpose, and proportionality in collecting, retaining, and processing personal information
 will be highlighted. In accordance with this law, the researchers will recognize and respect your right
to privacy. With this, your identity (e.g., individual name and academic information) will remain
confidential. Your anonymity and confidentiality will be preserved by not revealing your names and
identity in the data collection, analysis, and reporting of the study findings such that the researchers
will use codes and pseudonyms which do not represent your actual name. Moreover, the researchers
assure you that there will be no intrusion of privacy regarding the information provided and ensure
that the data collected from you will be safely stored and protected away from unauthorized
individuals.

VOLUNTARINESS OF PARTICIPATION AND RIGHTS TO WITHDRAW FROM THE RESEARCH

Your participation is voluntary. Your refusal to participate will involve no penalty nor loss of benefits to
which you are otherwise entitled. You may withdraw your consent at any time and discontinue
participation without penalty. You are not waiving any legal claims, rights, or remedies because of
your participation in this research study.

REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPENSATION

You will be given a heartfelt thank you as a sign of gratitude for the time and effort you will be sparing
in participating in the research and in helping the researchers accomplish the study.

INVESTIGATOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions or concerns about the research, please feel free to contact the researchers
through mobile phone number 09272950810 / 09635495163 / 09309845352 / 09678942859 /
09560365264 / 09088606877 / 09488118693 or through email at avrilmelynlao@jib.edu.ph /
altheamhaxindecastro@jib.edu.ph / roseanneentorum@jib.edu.ph / rianicabaguio@jib.edu.ph /
carlmariegocon@jib.edu.ph / thomasjamesgates@jib.edu.ph / florenceaparri@jib.edu.ph. In addition,
you may also contact the dissertation adviser through this number 09395118080 or through his email
at edwinacain@jib.edu.ph.

RIGHTS OF RESEARCH PARTICIPANT

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about your right as a research participant or the
research in general and are unable to contact the research team, or if you want to talk to someone
independent of the research team, please contact the Joji Ilagan College of Business and Tourism at
(082) 227-5602 or 09533887124.

RESEARCH PARTICIPANT’S CONSENT

I have read the information provided above. I have been given a chance to ask questions. My
questions have been answered to my satisfaction, and I agree to participate in this study. I
have been given a copy of this form. I can withdraw my consent at any time and discontinue
participation without penalty.

______________________________________ 25/02/2022
Signature above Printed Name of Participant Date Signed

To be accomplished by the Researcher Obtaining Consent:

I have explained the research to the participant and answered all of his/her questions. I believe
that he/she understands the information described in this document and freely consents to
participate.

Avril Melyn Lao, Althea Mhaxin De Castro, Ria Nica Baguio, Carl Marie Gocon, Roseanne Entorum,
Florence Aparri, Thomas James Gates
Name of Person(s) Obtaining Consent

February 16, 2022

Date Signed