UVIC SURVEY TOOL: At UVIC, SurveyMonkey, is being used to collect data for research because the surveys are stored in Canada only. This survey tool complies fully with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and all data is stored and backed up in Canada. Access to SurveyMonkey survey data is restricted to members of our study team.
BENEFITS
As a result of your participation, you might be more aware of your reactions to shame/guilt. You will also be provided with a debriefing form, which highlight different ways of working through those emotions.
The study aims to provide a better understanding of shame/guilt in different cultural contexts and how they may be experienced differently by individuals who have different lived experiences of discrimination. We intend to use the findings of this research to improve current measures and theories about self-conscious emotions. In addition, the knowledge developed through this work will directly benefit counsellors and other mental health professionals.
RISKS
The present study asks about experiences you may have had with self-conscious emotions, discrimination, and if applicable acculturation. You may find some questions uncomfortable or distressing.
You can skip questions, or decide to exit the survey at any time. We will be happy to send you the debriefing from even if you exit the survey early - just contact us by email! The debriefing form contains information about shame/guilt and different strategies to manage those feelings.
If you do experience distress due to the survey questions, you can contact us by email at emotionsresearch@uvic.ca. Fanie Collardeau or Dr. Erica Woodin will get in touch with you to discuss your concerns. Please note you will be able to reach us only during work hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) and we may not reply immediately. If you are in crisis and require immediate attention, we urge you to call the Crisis Services Canada line open 24 hours per day at 1.833.456.4566 (free).
HONORARIA
Every participant who completes the survey and provides us with their email address (stored separately from the individual survey responses) will be entered in a draw to win one of multiple $50 cash prizes (Interact e-transfer). There is one $50 cash prize for every 150 participants.
Undergraduate students at Uvic: students participating through the Sona system are eligible for ONE Sona credit. If you choose to receive Sona credits, please do NOT enter your email address for the draw.
If you have any question about the project, please contact Fanie Collardeau at faniecol@uvic.ca or the team at emotionsresearch@uvic.ca. If you have any concerns or complaints about your rights as a research participant and/or your experiences, please contact Dr. Woodin (ewoodin@uvic.ca) or the Human Research Ethics Board at the University of Victoria, at ethics@uvic.ca or 250-472-4545.
