Questions and Justifications - Form 2004 Jackets

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Item Justifications for

Assessing the Fit and Comfort of Motorcycle Safety Gear

Jackets

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

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

#	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 a motorcycle jacket 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 jacket. My jacket is:	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	Indicate how the following factors influence your motorcycle jacket usage.	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	How important is the fit of a motorcycle jacket to you?	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	How important is the comfort of a motorcycle jacket to you?	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	How important is having a highly protective motorcycle jacket to you?	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	What are the top three things you consider when purchasing a motorcycle jacket?	This item will provide information on beliefs concerning motorcycle gear.
	Height:	This measurement will be used to assess fit for proper gear sizing.
	Sleeve length:	This measurement will be used to assess fit for proper gear sizing.
	Chest / Bust circumference:	This measurement will be used to assess fit for proper gear sizing.
	Waist:	This measurement will be used to assess fit for proper gear sizing.
	Hips:	This measurement will be used to assess fit for proper gear sizing.
	(Observation) Did the participant wear a motorcycle jacket 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 jacket?	This item will provide information about currently owned gear.
	How did you obtain this jacket?	This item will provide information about currently owned gear.
	Did someone help fit you for this jacket?	This item will provide information about currently owned gear.
	(Observation) Jacket 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) Jacket manufacturer:	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	(Observation) Size:	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	(Observation) Safety labels (check all that apply):	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	Have you made any modifications to this jacket? (Check all that apply)	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	Have you added any retroreflective features to this jacket?	This item will be used to assess gear type and quality.
	(Observation) Are there fasteners, buckles, Velcro, or straps to adjust fit present on this jacket?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	(Observation) Do the jacket sleeves fully cover the wrist to the motorcycle gloves (if gloves present), or do the jacket sleeves fully cover the wrist (if no gloves present) when the participant is seated in the simulated riding position?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	(Observation) Does this jacket cover the belt line?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	Does this jacket have armor? If so, what types of armor?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
48a.	(Data collector reads) “While maintaining one arm in the proper riding position, please point to the location of your chest armor” (Observation) Is the participant’s chest armor correctly positioned when the participant is in the simulated riding posture?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
48b.	(Data collector reads) “While maintaining one arm in the proper riding position, please point to the location of your elbow armor” (Observation) Is the participant’s elbow armor correctly positioned when the participant is in the simulated riding posture?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
48c.	(Data collector reads) “While maintaining one arm in the proper riding position, please point to the location of your forearm armor.” (Observation) Is the participant’s forearm armor correctly positioned when the participant is in the simulated riding posture?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
48d.	(Data collector reads) “While maintaining one arm in the proper riding position, please point to the location of your shoulder armor.” (Observation) Is the participant’s shoulder armor correctly positioned when the participant is in the simulated riding posture?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
48e.	(Data collector reads) “While maintaining one arm in the proper riding position, please point to the location of your spine armor.” (Observation) Is the participant’s spine armor correctly positioned when the participant is in the simulated riding posture?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	(Observation) Does this jacket have a snug fit in torso and arms?	This item will be used to assess the fit of gear.
	When wearing this jacket for 30 minutes or longer, do you begin to experience pain or discomfort in any of the following areas? 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.
– 63.	In this section, you will be asked for your opinions about different types of jackets. There is a picture and description of each item to help you evaluate it. For each item, assume the jacket fits, it 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.