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Time and Place

Naomi plans to conduct the interviews and observation from mid 2011 to early 2012. Naomi is happy to interview you in a way most convenient to you, whether that is face-to- face at The University of Queensland (or somewhere else quiet and convenient to you), via Skype, email or instant messaging. The interviews will be informal, and as close to normal conversation as possible. Each interview should take about one to two hours. The
observation will take place for approximately 6-8months between late 2011 to early 2012, and will commence after your interview. Naomi will not be interacting with you on Facebook, but will unobtrusively observe what happens on your Facebook page.

Results

The results of this research will be used to build a picture about how Facebook affects social relationships such as friendship. It will also be used to develop a better understanding of the role of technologies such as Facebook in maintaining friendships and communicating with friends. Regular updates as to the progress and results of this project will be available on Naomi’s Facebook page (insert link here). Naomi welcomes your opinions and input concerning these updates. The project is expected to be completed in 2013.

Contact Details:

This study adheres to the guidelines of the ethical review process of The University of Queensland. Whilst you are free to discuss your participation in this study with project staff (contactable on 33365 2021), if you would like to speak to an officer of the University not involved in the study, you may contact the Ethics Officer on 3365 3924.
Additionally, please feel free to contact Naomi, or her supervisors, Dr Peter Walters and Dr Lynda Cheshire:
C/- School of Social Science
University of Queensland University of Queensland St Lucia, Qld 4072 St Lucia, Qld 4072
Naomi: ph 3365 2021, email: [e-mail], Peter: ph 3365 2759, email: [e-mail], Lynda: ph: 3365 2383, email: [e-mail]