Questions and Justifications - Form 2001 Footwear

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Item Justifications for

Assessing the Fit and Comfort of Motorcycle Safety Gear

Footwear

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Questions and Justifications for Assessing the Fit and Comfort of Motorcycle Safety Gear (Footwear) 2

Questions and Justifications for Assessing the Fit and Comfort of Motorcycle Safety Gear (Footwear)

#	Question	Justification
Screening 1 (pre-consent)	Are you able to read and understand English?	Participants must be able to read and understand English.
Screening 2 (pre-consent)	Are you at least 18 years old?	Participants must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
#	Observation	Justification
	Potential participant gear worn	This item will collect information on general level of use for gear types across participants.
1a.	The helmet is:	This item will collect information on general level of use for gear types across participants.
1b.	The jacket is:	This item will collect information on general level of use for gear types across participants.
1c.	The pants are:	This item will collect information on general level of use for gear types across participants.
1d.	The gloves are:	This item will collect information on general level of use for gear types across participants.
1e.	The footwear is:	This item will collect information on general level of use for gear types across participants.
	Weather conditions (check all that apply)	This item will document the conditions during data collection.
2a.	Approximate temperature:	This item will document the conditions during data collection.
	Age	This item will be used for classification purposes for analyses if the rider does not self-report this information.
	Sex	This item will be used for classification purposes for analyses if the rider does not self-report this information.
	Race and/or ethnicity (select all that apply)	This item will be used for classification purposes for analyses if the rider does not self-report this information.
	The observed rider:	This item will document if the individual is interested in participating.
#	Question	Justification
	What type of bike are you riding today?	This item will collect bike type information.
	Make/Model:	This item will collect bike type information.
	Model year:	This item will collect bike type information.
	How long have you been riding?	This item will provide information about participant riding information and habits.
	Check the appropriate box below to indicate how often you ride for each of the following reasons:	This item will provide information about participant riding information and habits.
	Check the appropriate box below to indicate how often you ride in each of the following scenarios:	This item will provide information about participant riding information and habits.
	Are you or have you been a member of any motorcycle organization(s)? If yes: List up to five of the most recent organization(s) you have been a member of, if you feel comfortable doing so.	This item will provide information about participant riding information and habits.
	How does being a member of [embedded text from previous answer] influence your decision to wear protective gear?	This item will provide information about participant riding information and habits.
	How did you learn to ride? (Check all that apply)	This item will provide information about participant riding information and habits.
	Do you own/possess a motorcycle helmet?	This item will provide information about motorcycle rider gear choices.
16a.	How often do you wear a motorcycle helmet?	This item will provide information about participant riding habits.
	Do you own/possess a motorcycle jacket?	This item will provide information about motorcycle rider gear choices.
17a.	How often do you wear a motorcycle jacket?	This item will provide information about participant riding habits.
	Do you own/possess motorcycle pants?	This item will provide information about participant motorcycle gear choices.
18a.	How often do you wear motorcycle pants?	This item will provide information about participant riding habits.
	Do you own/possess motorcycle footwear?	This item will provide information about participant motorcycle gear choices.
19a.	How often do you wear motorcycle footwear?	This item will provide information about participant riding habits.
	Do you own/possess motorcycle gloves?	This item will provide information about participant motorcycle gear choices.
20a.	How often do you wear motorcycle gloves?	This item will provide information about participant riding habits.
	How does wearing motorcycle footwear affect each of the following for you?	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	Indicate how much you agree/disagree with the following statements regarding your motorcycle footwear. My footwear is:	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	Indicate how the following factors influence your motorcycle footwear usage.	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	How important is the fit of motorcycle footwear to you?	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	How important is the comfort of motorcycle footwear to you?	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	How important is having highly protective motorcycle footwear to you?	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	What are the top three things you consider when purchasing motorcycle footwear?	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	Foot size:	This measurement will be used to assess fit for proper gear sizing.
	(Observation) Did the participant wear motorcycle footwear to the event?	This observation will be used to determine whether the participant is wearing the gear type of interest.
	Is this your usual motorcycle footwear?	This item will provide information about currently owned gear.
	How did you obtain this footwear?	This item will provide information about currently owned gear.
	Did someone help fit you for this footwear?	This item will provide information about currently owned gear.
	(Observation) Footwear type:	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	(Observation) Primary / most prominent color(s) (check all that apply):	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	(Observation) Footwear manufacturer:	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	(Observation) Model:	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	(Observation) Size:	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	Have you made any modifications to this footwear? (Check all that apply)	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	Have you added any retroreflective features to this footwear?	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	(Observation) Are there fasteners, buckles, Velcro, or straps present on this motorcycle footwear?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	(Observation) How are toes positioned in this footwear when participant is seated in the simulated riding position?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	(Observation) Does this footwear cover both ankles when participant is seated in the simulated riding position?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	Can you simulate a gear shift or pedal action with both of your feet? (Data collector observes if participant can comfortably move both feet and ankles in a simulated gear shift or pedal action without struggle)	This item will be used to assess the fit and comfort of gear.
	Do you ever find it difficult to actuate foot pedals or controls while wearing this motorcycle footwear?	This item will be used to assess the fit and comfort of gear.
	After a reasonable break-in period, does this footwear cause blisters on your feet after long rides?	This item will be used to assess the fit and comfort of gear.
	When wearing this footwear for 30 minutes or longer, do you begin to experience any pain or discomfort? If so, please point to those areas now.	This item will be used to assess the fit and comfort of gear.
	Please select the type of gear you typically wear. If unsure, please select the type of gear you are currently wearing.	This item will be used to assess what gear items the participant will be shown to measure gear perception.
– 59.	In this section, you will be asked for your opinions about different types of footwear. There is a picture and description of each item to help you evaluate it. For each item, assume the footwear fits, would come in the color you want and at an affordable cost.	This item will be used to measure perceptions of presented gear.
	In what State do you currently live?	This item will be used for classification purposes for analyses, and to explore demographic factors that may influence gear fit and comfort preferences among riders.
	Which license type(s) do you currently have? (Check all that apply)	This item will be used for classification purposes for analyses, and to explore demographic factors that may influence gear fit and comfort preferences among riders.
	What is your age?	This item will be used for classification purposes for analyses, and to explore demographic factors that may influence gear fit and comfort preferences among riders.
	What is your sex?	This item will be used for classification purposes for analyses, and to explore demographic factors that may influence gear fit and comfort preferences among riders.
	What is your race and/or ethnicity? (Select all that apply)	This item will be used for classification purposes for analyses, and to explore demographic factors that may influence gear fit and comfort preferences among riders.