CONSENT FORM

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: There has been a BIG CHANGE made to this survey since 8 am (EST) on 5 DEC 2009.

The change is only in the instructions and does NOT affect the content of the survey.

Very briefly, it's no longer called the PASSWORD PAGE because the wording may have erroneously suggested that your EMAIL password be given! (More info on next page, but rest assured we are not asking for any sensitive information/passwords! :)

Apologies for the misunderstanding and on with the show!

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The Survey following the consent form should take you fifteen minutes or less, though please feel free to take longer and/or provide lengthy answers if you so choose.

PLEASE NOTE:

The Survey is Segment ONE in your participation, and I can only use data from participants who fill out BOTH segments (anonymously)!

Segment TWO--an online interview about culture--will take another fifteen minutes (today or at a later time, and can be filled on your own, or with me online).

FIRST, however, please review the consent form below; the form contains some detail on what the study is about, and what is gratefully expected of participants. (And I'm required to post it.)


Selecting YES indicates that you have consented to take part in the study.

Either way, a big THANK YOU for taking the time to check out my research and consider helping me! :)
FSU BEHAVIORAL CONSENT FORM
Collectivism, Conflict, and Communication: The Dialogical Acculturation of Christian Egyptians in Egypt and the U.S.

You are invited to participate in a research study of culture and communication in Christian Egyptians in Egypt and the U.S.

You were selected as a possible participant because you have at least one Egyptian parent and are a Christian 18 years of age or older.

We ask that you read this form and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to be in the study.

This study is being conducted by Sally Bishai, a graduate student in the School of Communication at Florida State University, as part of her doctoral dissertation; 30 individuals are expected to participate in the research.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The purpose of this study is to identify the:

1) current culture of Christian Egyptians and Egyptian-Americans (in terms of both "conflicts" as well as "hopes and dreams"),

2) acculturation strategies used by members of both demographics, and

3) most common forms and styles of communication.


PROCEDURES:

If you agree to be in this study, we would ask you to do the following:

1) Read and complete an online consent form.

2) Complete an anonymous online survey (10-15 minutes) about Egyptian culture, family responsibilities and expectations, communication, marriage ideals.

3) Complete an anonymous online interview (10-15 minutes) via Yahoo or MSN messenger. (If your screenname reveals your identity, alternate arrangements may be made for the interview, just let us know.)

NOTE: If you are willing to share for more than 15 minutes, we are happy to stay on as long as you'd like. Additionally, you may certainly schedule your interviews and surveys on DIFFERENT days, if this is better for you.

RISKS AND BENEFITS OF BEING IN THE STUDY:

The study has two main risks:

First, the use of a computer keyboard has been linked with such maladies as carpal tunnel syndrome, and while it is not highly likely that such a condition would suddenly arise in direct response to the completion of this survey, it is important to realize that the risk exists.

Second, some individuals become agitated or upset when discussing culture, conflicts, family issues, and the like; for example, a question such as "What is your relationship like with your parents?" may bring up memories of family quarrels during the teenage years. In such a case, please feel free to indicate that you don't wish to discuss the matter; and of course there is always the option of ending the interview if you wish.

There are no direct benefits to participation.

COMPENSATION:
You will not receive payment for your participation.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
First and foremost, it is vital that participants do not hint at their identity within the survey or interview; for example, if you are a good friend of the researcher, you should refrain from using the nickname that you usually call her by. This is because the integrity of the answers—and the entire study—rests upon the complete and total anonymity of the participant.

Nonetheless, the records of this study will be kept private and confidential to the extent permitted by law.

In any sort of report we might publish, we will not include any information that will make it possible to inadvertently identify a subject. Research records will be stored securely and only researchers will have access to the records.

VOLUNTARY NATURE OF THE STUDY:

Participation in this study is voluntary. Your decision whether or not to participate will not affect your current or future relations with the University or with Sally Bishai. If you decide to participate, you are free to not answer any question or withdraw at any time without affecting those relationships.
CONTACTS AND QUESTIONS:

The researcher conducting this study is Sally Bishai. You may ask any question you have at this time; if you have a question later, you are encouraged to contact her at sallybishai@yahoo.com, sb04f@fsu.edu , or sally.bishai@xculturemag.com.

If you would like to contact the faculty advisors of the researcher, their information is:
Dr. Stephen McDowell—850.644.2276 or smcdowel@fsu.edu
Dr. Felecia Jordan-Jackson—850.644.8771 or fjordan@fsu.edu

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this study and would like to talk to someone other than the researcher(s), you are encouraged to contact the FSU IRB at 2010 Levy Street, Research Building B, Suite 276, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2742, or 850-644-8633, or by email at humansubjects@magnet.fsu.edu.

A pdf copy of this document is available for download at www.xculturemag.com (click on "consent form").

STATEMENT OF CONSENT:
I have read the above information. I have asked questions and have received answers.

Question Title

CHOOSE ONE:

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