Appendix B

Informed Consent for Parent Participant

(To be read by the researcher at the beginning of the interview. One copy of this form will be left with the interviewee, and one copy will be signed by the participant and kept by the researcher.)

I understand that:

• I am being invited to take part in a study to find out more about what children do outside of school hours:
  1. I will be asked to talk about my child's activities in an interview at my home for about one hour. With my permission, I will be tape recorded.
  2. I will also be asked to keep a diary of activities at my home for a week.
  3. A second interview of about one hour will be scheduled to check that the researcher understood what I said in the first interview and to discuss my diary. I will also be asked to do an activity with my child, like read a story. With my permission, I will be videotaped.
  4. A final session of about 20 minutes will be held to discuss questions about the study.
• I may choose not to participate at any time. My choice will not affect my child at school.
• At any time during the study, if the researcher witnesses events which may have ethical implications, it will be discussed with me. Then, if the matter requires further resolution, the researcher will inform me of the action she intends to take.
• Code names will be used to keep my name and my child's name private in the report.
• This study has been approved by the Faculty of Education Human Research Ethics Committee. Questions about this study may be addressed now or later by calling me, Rhonda Rubin, at XXX-XXXX or my advisor at the University of Ottawa, Dr. Diana Masny at (613) 562–5800, ext. 4142.
• The University of Ottawa requires its researchers to obtain formal consent from those participating in research. My signature below will serve this purpose.

I agree to participate in this study.