Saturday, August 11, 2012

Study on Youth & Sexual Identity Labels - Please Participate (ages 18 - 22) and Distribute


Dear all, fyi, pat
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Hello!
My name is Ashley Molin and I am a doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.  I am currently working on my dissertation under the supervision of Dr. Braden Berkey.  My dissertation research seeks to increase our understanding of how youth choose and use sexual identity labels and to what extent their choice of labels is influenced by other factors.  Findings from this study will help mental health clinicians and other individuals who interact with youth work with them in a more informed manner and may assist in creating more inclusive services for sexual minority youth.
I am writing to ask you to participate in my dissertation research by completing an online survey that can be access through the link below.  We are looking for young adults, ages 18 through 22, who have questioned their sexual identity at some point in their lives.  We are seeking a diverse group of respondents of varying race/ethnicity, religious/spiritual orientation, and geographic location.  Please consider participating if you are eligible, and please feel free to forward this announcement to friends and loved ones who may be eligible. 
If you choose to participate, no identifying information or names will be collected.  Your name cannot be connected in any way to the responses you provide; responses are completely anonymous.  The researcher will store the data on a secure encrypted computer drive.  Only the researcher (Ashley Molin), advisor (Dr. Berkey), and a trained research assistant will have access to the data. 
There is a minimal risk of discomfort or anxiety due to the nature of the questions asked; however, you are free to end your participation at any time. 
For the purpose of this study, the researcher asks that you or any respondent complete the survey only one time.  The total time commitment is approximately 10-15 minutes, and the entire survey is completed online.  After you complete the survey, you will have the opportunity to provide your email address if you would like to be entered into a drawing for one of two $25 Amazon gift cards.  If you provide your email address, it is not linked in any way to your responses, which will remain anonymous. 
If you would like to participate please click the following link:
If you have any further questions about the study, you may contact the researcher, Ashley Molin, by email atajm9864@ego.thechicagoschool.edu or you may contact the researcher’s advisor, Dr. Braden Berkey, atbberkey@thechicagoschool.edu or 312.467.2351
If you have questions concerning your rights in this research study you may contact the Institutional Review Board (IRB), which is concerned with the protection of subjects in research projects. You may reach the IRB office Monday-Friday by calling 312.467.2343 or writing: Institutional Review Board,The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 325 N. Wells, Chicago, Illinois, 60654.
Sincerely,

Ashley Molin, M.A.
Clinical PsyD Student
Child and Adolescent Track
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
ajm9864@ego.thechicagoschool.edu
(c) 919.395.4300

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