Pagan/Witch/Heathen Community Needs Assessment Survey 2012

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1. You are being asked to participate in a research study conducted by Gwendolyn Reece, Ph.D., from American University. The purpose of this study is to understand the importance of different practices to the Pagan/Witch/Heathen community in the United States and identify the needs, challenges, barriers, and perceptions of risk faced by Pagans/Witches/Heathens that influence their ability to practice, and whether there are variations within segments of the community.

Should you decide to participate in this study, you will be asked to affirm your participation at the end of this page. This online survey includes questions about: your demographics; your identity as a Pagan/Witch/Heathen; how important particular practices are to you; barriers and challenges to your practice; perceptions of risk; and methods you use to learn and stay connected to community.

Participation in this study will require 15 minutes of your time.

The information from this survey will help inform the Pagan/Witch/Heathen community about itself, the needs of Pagans/Witches/Heathens in the United States and any risks that may be perceived by the community. Such an understanding of the needs will enable Pagans/Witches/Heathens to develop strategies to meet their needs and offset the perceived risks of being Pagan/Witch/Heathen. The Researcher intends to share her analysis with the broader community with recommendations.

Confidentiality
This survey is anonymous. No identifying information will be collected.

The analysis from this survey will be used in several ways. As the analysis is being conducted, the Researcher will share emerging findings with the community through press releases to the Pagan/Witch/Heathen media and organizations. The analysis will also be turned into scholarly articles. At the end of the analysis, the raw data will be made available to the public through American University Library's Online Research Common. No identifiable information will be captured or used.

Your participation is voluntary. You are free to choose not to participate. Should you choose to participate, you can withdraw at any time without consequences of any kind.

If you have questions or concerns at any point during or after this study, or if you would like to receive a copy of the final aggregate results of this study, please contact:

Gwendolyn Reece
University Library
American University
greece@american.edu
202-885-3281

Questions about your rights as a research subject

Dr. David Haaga
Chair, Institutional Review Board
American University
(202)885-1718
dhaaga@american.edu

Matt Zembruski
IRB Coordinator
American University
(202)885-3447
irb@american.edu

You are being asked to participate in a research study conducted by Gwendolyn Reece, Ph.D., from American University. The purpose of this study is to understand the importance of different practices to the Pagan/Witch/Heathen community in the United States and identify the needs, challenges, barriers, and perceptions of risk faced by Pagans/Witches/Heathens that influence their ability to practice, and whether there are variations within segments of the community. Should you decide to participate in this study, you will be asked to affirm your participation at the end of this page. This online survey includes questions about: your demographics; your identity as a Pagan/Witch/Heathen; how important particular practices are to you; barriers and challenges to your practice; perceptions of risk; and methods you use to learn and stay connected to community. Participation in this study will require 15 minutes of your time. The information from this survey will help inform the Pagan/Witch/Heathen community about itself, the needs of Pagans/Witches/Heathens in the United States and any risks that may be perceived by the community. Such an understanding of the needs will enable Pagans/Witches/Heathens to develop strategies to meet their needs and offset the perceived risks of being Pagan/Witch/Heathen. The Researcher intends to share her analysis with the broader community with recommendations. Confidentiality This survey is anonymous. No identifying information will be collected. The analysis from this survey will be used in several ways. As the analysis is being conducted, the Researcher will share emerging findings with the community through press releases to the Pagan/Witch/Heathen media and organizations. The analysis will also be turned into scholarly articles. At the end of the analysis, the raw data will be made available to the public through American University Library's Online Research Common. No identifiable information will be captured or used. Your participation is voluntary. You are free to choose not to participate. Should you choose to participate, you can withdraw at any time without consequences of any kind. If you have questions or concerns at any point during or after this study, or if you would like to receive a copy of the final aggregate results of this study, please contact: Gwendolyn Reece University Library American University greece@american.edu 202-885-3281 Questions about your rights as a research subject Dr. David Haaga Chair, Institutional Review Board American University (202)885-1718 dhaaga@american.edu Matt Zembruski IRB Coordinator American University (202)885-3447 irb@american.edu   I have read this consent form and I understand what is being requested of me as a participant in this study. I freely consent to participate.

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2. This study is investigating Pagans in the United States.

This study is investigating Pagans in the United States.   I certify that I either reside in the United States or am a citizen of the United States

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3. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this study.

You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this study.   I certify that I am at least 18 years of age

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4. It is important for the validity of this study that people only take this survey once.

It is important for the validity of this study that people only take this survey once.   I certify that this is the first time I am taking this survey