1. Consent and Data Privacy Information

Thank you for participating in this survey, which is being conducted as part of a student project within the psychology program at Hochschule Rhein-Waal. By taking part in this study, you acknowledge that your participation is entirely voluntary and that you may withdraw at any time before submission.

We ensure that all data collected is processed with the utmost confidentiality. Your responses are strictly anonymous, meaning no personal identifiers such as names, IP addresses, or contact details will be stored or linked to your answers. The information gathered will be used exclusively for academic purposes, and the findings will be presented to fellow students and faculty members as part of the project curriculum.

Please note that this survey addresses themes related to “Dark Romance”. Given the nature of the research topic, some questions will address highly sensitive and potentially uncomfortable matters. Because this survey is structured with mandatory responses to ensure data consistency, individual questions cannot be skipped. However, if you feel distressed or wish not to continue at any point, you are entirely free to withdraw and stop the survey immediately without any negative consequences.

By continuing with this survey, you confirm that you have understood this information and give your consent for your anonymous data to be used and presented within the scope of this academic project.

By continuing with this survey, you confirm that you have understood this information and give your consent for your anonymous data to be used and presented within the scope of this academic project.