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I NEED YOUR HELP! My name is David Richels, and I am a doctoral candidate, at Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, VA. I am also a member of B’Nai Israel Congregation, an Orthodox Synagogue in Norfolk, Virginia. For my dissertation research, I will be conducting a study of expressive writing as a way to promote wellness in preparation for the religious observances. I need Orthodox Jewish wives to complete 3 short surveys and do some writing. Your writings will not be collected, and therefore you may do with them as you wish. Please feel free to retain or destroy the writings at your discretion. You are advised to destroy your writings if there is a possibility at your site that your writings can be read by someone not connected with the study. As with any writings of a personal nature you may want to take precautions to keep your writings private. Your writings are not part of the data collection. Participation is done through the use of the internet. Participants will complete the surveys anonymously. The study is now open, and your participation is needed once each calendar day for 3 consecutive days. If you decide to participate, then you will join a study that involves guided writing for 15 minutes each day for three (3) consecutive days, as well as completing short surveys daily. Participation in this study will last for three days for writing and other data collection. Approximately 75 – 100 people will be participating in this study. As you can see, the time you will actually spend on the internet completing the surveys is very limited. All information will be anonymous and confidential! No risks are identified with this research, but as with any research, there is some possibility that you may be subject to risks that have not yet been identified. The main benefit to you for participating in this study is the possibility of an increased sense of wellness. All information obtained about you in this study is strictly anonymous and therefore confidential. The results of this study may be used in reports, presentations, and publications. Participation is this study is voluntary, and participants may discontinue participation in the study at any time. It is OK for you to stop participating in the study. Even if you begin the study now, you are free to stop participating later, and walk away or withdraw from the study -- at any time. Your decision will not affect your relationship with Old Dominion University, or otherwise cause a loss of benefits to which you might otherwise be entitled. Due to the voluntary and anonymous nature of the study, no payment of any kind for participation will be made. Data from this study will be aggregated and reported as such. No individual submissions will be identified or discussed as part of any aspect of this research. The study will run in its entirety through November, 2009. The information you supply can help improve the understanding between the connections of religion, writing, and wellness. Additionally, the study is important to me on a personal level. As a fellow Orthodox Jew, I am vested through my work toward making the Jewish community a better place to live. --
I can’t do it without your help.
(Shevuot 39a) If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at, david@richels.com |
