PARTICIPATING
More details about your -very important- contribution to the project
WHAT IS THE RESEARCH FOR?
This project is exploring the role that significant people play in children’s lives over time. We know that significant adults and peers can play an important role in the development of children; with this study we want to learn more about who these significant people are, the roles they play, and why the relationship with them becomes significant for young people.
HOW WOULD I TAKE PART?
Why have I been invited to participate?
You have been invited to participate as an active cohort member of the Growing Up in Scotland study. We believe the experience of participating in the study places you in a unique position to help us learn more about supporting relationships, and how those relationships could shape young adults’ lives.
Do I have to take part?
No, it is up to you to decide whether or not to take part. If you do take part, you will still be free to withdraw from the study at a later date, without giving a reason, and without any impact on your participation in this or the Growing Up in Scotland study.
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What does taking part involve?
You will be invited to take part in an interview with the lead researcher (Dalia) where you will be asked about your childhood and any adults or peers that may have played a significant role in your life during that time.
The interview will take place (either in person or online) at a date, time and location that is convenient for you. It will last between 60 to 90 minutes.
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Will I be reimbursed for my time?
We will offer you a £20 gift card to thank you for the time and expertise you will share with us. It will be redeemable in store or online with a wide range of shops.
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What will happen with the results of the research project?
The results of the study will be shared with different audiences (such as conference presentations or public engagement events), and in different formats (such as journal articles or reports). We may also use data from this project in teaching. Quotes from your interview may be used in these outputs, and these will be anonymous.
HOW WOULD YOU KEEP ME AND MY INFORMATION SAFE?
Are there any possible risks or disadvantages in taking part?
There are no significant risks anticipated from participation in this research project.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
By sharing your experiences you will be helping the scientific community to better understand the role that significant adults and peers play in children’s lives. Although there are no significant benefits of participating in the study, we hope the experience is both enjoyable and Interesting.
How will my data be looked after during and after the project?
From the moment of the interview, your data will be kept safe and protected at all times.
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During the project:
All personal details, including contact details, addresses, phone numbers etc, will be kept strictly confidential within the research team, stored on password-protected University secure servers, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, and the latest University of Edinburgh data security protocols. Your Consent Form will be stored separately from your responses.
Your interview will be recorded using an encrypted device. The files produced from it (recording and its written transcript) will then be stored in a secure server within the University and will only be accessible to the lead researcher.
After the project:
After the project concludes, and with your permission, we would like to deposit (only) the anonymised interview transcript with the UK Data Service, so it can be used for future research and learning. We wholeheartedly believe that your voice and experience will be invaluable for future students and researchers hoping to learn about the experience of growing up in Scotland.
The UK Data Service is a nationally funded research infrastructure that curates and provides secure access to social science data. Currently, data from the Growing Up in Scotland study is stored and accessed through the same organisation. After the anonymised interview transcripts are securely stored with the UK Data Service, the audio recordings of your interview will be destroyed.
What if I want to withdraw from the project?
Agreeing to participate in this project does not oblige you to remain in the study or to have any further obligations to the research project or team. If at any stage you no longer want to be part of the study, you can withdraw from the project by contacting Dalia.
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You should note that your data may be used in the production of formal research outputs (e.g. journal articles, presentations or reports) prior to your withdrawal and so you are advised to contact the researcher at the earliest opportunity should you wish to withdraw from the study.
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You can withdraw from the project until the data is deposited in an archive. If you withdraw from the project all your identifiable data/audio-recorded interviews will be destroyed, but we will continue to use the anonymised data collected up to your withdrawal, and we will maintain our records of your original consent.
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What will happen with the results of the study?
Agreeing to participate in this project does not oblige you to remain in the study or to have any further obligations to the research project or team. If at any stage you no longer want to be part of the study, you can withdraw from the project by contacting Dalia.