Recruitment Letter for Qualified Study in Psychology - updated with compensation

[u/nicehellokate]

Recruitment Letter for a Qualitative Study in Psychology

Subject: Invitation to Participate in a Research Study

Dear r/polyamoryous redditors

I am posting to invite you to take part in a research study titled Towards a Therapeutic Application of Intersectional Feminist Therapy with Consensually Nonmonogamous Populations. This study explores how aspects of intersectional experiences and feminist theoretical concepts may be applicable to the experiences of CNM individuals and their relationships. The experiences and perspectives of individuals in this community would provide valuable insight.

You are being invited because of your valuable experiences. Individuals who are are CNM, polyamorous, or who participate in a consensually non-monogamous form of relationship and is over the age of 18 is eligible to be considered for this study. Participation is completely voluntary.

If you choose to participate, please email me using the details below. I will contact you with the information you provide to go over informed consent. Eligible individuals will asked to participate in a semi-structured interview by text, video, or phone that is expected to be between 60-90 minutes long. With your permission, the interview conversation will be audio‑recorded (or text-recorded) to ensure accuracy. You will be able to decline to answer any question or stop participating at any time.

All information shared is confidential and encrypted. All names and identification will be removed from all transacted material and the researcher will be the only individual who will have access to raw data and identifying information. The IRB board has approved this study and the approval number is 2431691-1.

There are no known risks associated with participation. There is a compensation of a $25 gift card provided for study participation. Contributions to this investigation may increase the understanding of how feminist theory concepts may decrease pathologization and stigma of the community and increase areas of CNM empowerment in therapeutic spaces. It may also provide a foundation for CNM friendly therapy options with further research.

If you are interested in participating in the study or if you have questions, please contact me at my encrypted email at Katherine.Kreil@my.calsouthern.edu. I would be happy to provide more details. Thank you for considering this study invitation. Your voice and experience matter and it is important that CNM perspectives be included in psychology research and therapy. I hope you will consider sharing your perspectives.

Sincerely,

Katherine Kreil

Researcher/PhD student

California Southern University