Dating Etiquette Survey
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You are invited to participate in a research project being conducted by Sarah Howorth, Ph.D., a faculty member, in the Graduate Special Education program, School of Learning and Teaching at the University of Maine.  The purpose of the research is to evaluate the effect of participation in this online module on the understanding of dating etiquette by those who participate and are also on the autism spectrum. You must be at least 18 years of age and in the PEERS® Dating Bootcamp to participate in this study.

What Will You Be Asked to Do?

If you decide to participate, you will be asked to take an anonymous pre and post survey.  It should take you about 10 minutes to participate each time. You will respond to the survey on your own time before beginning the PEERS® Dating Bootcamp and after you finish the PEERS® Dating Bootcamp.

Risks:  Except for your time and inconvenience, there are no risks to you from participating in this study.

Benefits:  

 While this study will have no direct benefit to you, this research may help us learn more about the understanding of dating etiquette by those who participate and are also on the autism spectrum. The information obtained will allow us to better target dating etiquette deficits in dating and social skill programs.

Confidentiality:

This study is anonymous.  Prior to responding to the survey, you will complete a rubric (i.e., the number of the month you were born, the first three letters of your mother’s first name, the first initial of your middle name) to create an anonymous participant ID. Pre-test and post-test survey responses will be linked via the rubric responses to maintain anonymity. All data will be deleted from the Google Drive on December 31, 2027.

Voluntary:

Participation is voluntary.  If you choose to take part in this study, you may stop at any time.   You may skip any questions you do not wish to answer.

Your choice of "Yes" below indicates you have read and understand the information and agree to participate. You will receive a copy of these forms.

 

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about this study, please contact me at sarah.howorth@maine.edu, (207) 581-2448

If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the Office of Research Compliance, University of Maine, 207-581-2657.

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What is the number of the month you were born?
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What are the first three letters of your mother's first name?
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What is the first initial of your middle name? *
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What is your ethnicity? *
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What is your gender? *
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Do you have an autism spectrum diagnosis? *
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How old are you? *
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Dating is a  *
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When you're interested in someone romantically, it's a good idea to: *
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When you’re flirting with someone, you should make eye contact, smile, and keep
looking at them: *
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When starting a conversation with someone you are romantically interested in: *
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When you’re asking someone on a date, you should: *
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If you ask someone on a date and they turn you down, it's okay to politely ask them for a reason: *
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At the end of a date, if you want to kiss goodnight, you should: *
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When you're on a first date, it's a good idea to give general compliments: *
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When you FIRST start dating someone, you should: *
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When you are on a date with someone you asked out:
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If someone asks you on a date:

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If a date you like is pressuring you to get physical and you're not ready, you should: *
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The most common way that couples meet in the U.S. is through:
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It is a good idea to include at least one mirror selfie in your online dating profile:
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The appropriate number of photos for an online dating profile is:
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Your online dating profile should include what you want and what you don’t want.
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The following statement is true:
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When creating an online dating profile, it is helpful to highlight:
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When making contact with someone through an online dating app or website, it is a good
idea to start with a:
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The average time between first contact and first date when online dating is:
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It is a good idea to connect over social media before going on a date.
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Before suggesting a video chat, wait until you have had:
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It is a good idea to check out your date’s social media before going out with them.
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One strategy for staying safe when online dating is:
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It is a good idea to:
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After a date, if you don’t want to see them again
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One of the first steps for defining the relationship is to:
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Rather than “ghosting” someone you are uninterested in dating, you should “Casper” them. *
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Which statement is true:
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When handling dating pressure from a partner, it is best to:
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When asking for a commitment, it is a good idea to give physical compliments.
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