Survey: Public Deliberation on Ethical Issues Related to the Health and Well-Being of Youth in the Digital Age

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this short public deliberation survey on ethical issues related to the health and well-being of youth in the digital age. 

Purpose of the Public Deliberation Survey

Public deliberation involves gathering your opinions to incorporate the public’s perspective into decision-making and research. This survey aims to gather and document 1) your thoughts on the topics discussed in our conference series, 2) the research topics you perceive as priorities, 3) your suggestions for courses of action regarding the health and well-being of youth in the digital age, and 4) your views on our societal role in promoting a healthy digital future. By participating in this public deliberation, you will help ensure that societal perspectives are better integrated into the development of future research.

Survey Details

• By participating in this survey, you agree to answer questions as part of a public deliberation on the ethical issues surrounding youth health and well-being in relation to screen use.
• The survey will take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete.
• It is intended for adults who have previously attended one or more of the conferences in our Conference Series on Ethical Issues Related to the Health and Well-being of Youth in the Digital Age. It is designed to be completed after each conference, if desired.
• Your participation in this survey is voluntary, and you may stop responding at any time.
• The demographic questions in this survey are based on data from Statistics Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Canadian Public Health Association, and the Canadian Institute for Health Information. No one under the age of 18 may participate in this survey.

Confidentiality and Use of Data

• This survey is completely anonymous. Only general sociodemographic information (age, gender, etc.) that does not allow for your identification will be collected.
• The results of this public deliberation are expected to be presented at the final conference of the Series and published as a scientific article and an open letter in a journal. 
• Survey responses will be retained for 7 years after the survey’s conclusion by the principal investigator.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Eric Racine (eric.racine@ircm.qc.ca). 

If you have any questions regarding your rights as a participant in this research project, or if you have any complaints or comments, you may contact the CHUM’s Local Complaints and Service Quality Commissioner at (514) 890-8484.

Thank you for your time and your valuable collaboration!