Welcome to the research study!
You are being asked to take part in a research study to help us to learn more about the relationship between racism, discrimination, and counseling received at the Navy Fleet and Family Support Center Counseling Services. The survey should take about 18 minutes to complete.
This study is not a form of treatment or therapy. It is not supposed to detect a disease or find something wrong. Your participation is voluntary, which means you have an option to participate or not. You can withdraw participation at any time. If you elect to participate, this study will ask about your experiences while in the Navy.
Before you decide, you will need to know the study's purpose, the possible risks and benefits of being in the study, and what you will have to do if you decide to participate. If you do not understand what you are reading, do not consent. Please ask the researcher to explain anything you do not understand.
What is the purpose of the study?
The purpose of the study is to learn more about the relationship between racism, discrimination, and counseling received at the Navy Fleet and Family Support Center Counseling Services. In particular, as a former sailor, who is Black, I am interested in Black male sailors’ experiences.
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints regarding your participation in this research study or if you have any questions about your rights as a research subject, you should speak with the Principal Investigator listed on page one of this form. Suppose a member of the research team cannot be reached or you want to talk to someone other than those working on the study. In that case, you may contact the Office of Regulatory Affairs with any questions, concerns, or complaints at the University of Pennsylvania by calling (215) 898-2614.
Protocol Number: 848614
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Katherine C. Ledwith
Co-investigator:
Walter John Kelly, Jr., LMSW-C
Candidate for Doctorate in Clinical Social Work
University of Pennsylvania
School of Social Policy & Practice
PSC 476 Box 807
FPO, AP 96322
(313) 653-1499
wjk009@upenn.edu
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Your participation in the study is voluntary.
You are 18 years of age. You are aware that you may choose to terminate your participation at any time for any reason.