Post by Anna on Jun 30, 2015 16:19:14 GMT
You are being invited to take part in my study. Before you decide to take part it is important that you understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with me if you wish. Please do not hesitate to ask if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information.
Who am I?
My name is Anna Louise Fry and I am a PhD Research Student at the University of Huddersfield. I am a trained counsellor with nearly eight years’ experience of counselling diverse groups, working in a Women’s centre, for a bereavement charity and in private practice. As a member of the LGBT community and having grown up outside of the United Kingdom I am passionate about equality and the mental health and wellbeing of women.
What is the study about?
This study aims to develop an understanding of the lived experience of South Asian non-hetero-sexual women and how they experience being non-heterosexual in Britain today. The study will focus on how being of South Asian decent affects the everyday lived experience of non-heterosexual women in terms of their mental health and wellbeing whilst exploring if, how and when they access mental health services or other types of support. The study will increase awareness and understanding of the needs of women who identify with this group within mental health and other support services.
Why I have been approached?
You have been asked to participate because you are a member of the specific group whose experience is of interest to the research study.
Do I have to take part?
It is your decision whether or not you take part. If you decide to take part you will be asked to sign a consent form, and you will be free to withdraw at any time and without giving a reason. A decision to withdraw at any time, or a decision not to take part, will not affect you in any way. Furthermore, you may request the removal of any part of your transcript up to two months after your interview.
What will I need to do?
If you agree to take part in the research we will arrange to meet in a safe confidential location at a time that is agreeable to both the researcher and yourself. At the meeting an interview will take place which will last between thirty minutes and one hour. The interview will be recorded and stored in a secure location. A trusted friend or ally may be present during the interview if translation is required.
Will my identity be disclosed?
All information disclosed within the interview will be kept confidential, except where legal obligations would necessitate disclosure by the researchers to appropriate personnel. In the analysis, all identifying information will be removed such as locations and specific situations. Pseudonyms will be given to participants.
What will happen to the information?
All information collected from you during this research will be kept secure and any identifying material, such as names will be removed in order to ensure anonymity. The information provided will be used in my PhD thesis and it is anticipated that it will also be used in academic papers and conference presentations. However, should this happen, your anonymity will be ensured, although it may be necessary to use your words in the presentation of the findings and your permission for this is included in the consent form. The transcripts will also be read by my supervisors as necessary and also extracts will be read by the external examiner.
What will I do if I become psychologically distressed as a result of participating in the research?
Appropriate contacts for seeking such support are as follows:
Yorkshire MESMAC Counselling Service: Tel: 07771 931 327
Samaritans: Tel: 08457 90 90 90
E-Mail: jo@samaritans.org
University of Huddersfield Counselling Service
E-Mail: wellbeingdisabilityadmin@hud.ac.uk
Tel: 01484 472227
Where will the final thesis be kept?
A copy of my final thesis will be kept in the university repository and possibly also the British Library.
Who can I contact for further information?
If you require any further information about the research, please contact me or my supervisors on:
Name: Anna Louise Fry
E-mail: Anna.Fry@hud.ac.uk
Supervisors Surya Monro & Vicki Smith
E-mail: S.Monro@hud.ac.uk
V.Smith@hud.ac.uk
Address: School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH.