Our Commitment to Research Participants
At Emotion Encoded, we are deeply committed to conducting our research with the utmost integrity and respect for every individual. Our work is founded on a set of core ethical principles to ensure the dignity and privacy of all participants.
Informed Consent
All participants in our surveys and interviews provided informed consent before their involvement. This means we clearly and transparently communicated the purpose of the research, what their participation would entail, and how their data would be used. Every participant had the right to ask questions and withdraw at any time without consequence.
Transparency of Purpose
We ensured that all participants were fully aware of the research's purpose: to explore how emotional reasoning, trust, and cognitive bias shape the adoption of AI systems. We believe that a clear understanding of the research helps individuals provide more thoughtful and valuable insights.
Valuable Insights from the Caribbean
Our research participants and survey respondents were valuable individuals from the Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora. Their unique insights and perspectives are central to our work, and we are grateful for their contribution. We recognize the importance of their experiences in shaping a more comprehensive understanding of AI perception.
Confidentiality
All personal information and identifying details from our participants are treated with strict confidentiality. Any data used for publications or presentations is anonymized to protect the privacy of every individual. **The only exception is when a participant has given explicit consent for their name or picture to be used, in which case we will honor their request.**