Preferred pathways of support: Help-seeking mode choices among University Students
Thank you for considering taking part in this MSc research dissertation project. Before you decide to proceed, it is important that you read the following information so that you can provide informed consent. Please take the time to read the information carefully and contact the researcher who is conducting this study if you have any questions.
Claire Foley, MSc Psychology, Mental Health and Wellbeing
Participant information sheet
You are invited to take part in a research study to explore the preferences of university students when choosing a mode to engage in help-seeking intentions.
You are being asked to participate because you have responded to an invitation to participate in student research, and you have indicated that you are over 18 years of age.
Before deciding on whether to take part, please take time to consider the following information.
What would taking part involve?
Once you have provided informed consent, you will be asked to complete a survey online. The survey provides examples of different emotional or health situations and provide answers on a scale of 1-7 as to which communication mode you would most likely choose when seeking help for each situation. The survey will take around 10-15 minutes to complete.
Participation is entirely voluntary and you can choose to withdraw from the study at any time up to the point of submission of your survey answers, by closing your browser. No identifiable data will be collected therefore after submission it is not possible to withdraw from the study. Your legal rights will not be affected.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
The benefits of taking part is to contribute data that will help to investigate students preferred modes of help-seeking. This has the potential to help influence university support services delivery of their provision and determine whether there are any gender differences to modes of help-seeking.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?
Risks of participation are minimal, though some participants may feel affected by the content of some of the survey questions as they relate to mental health and other health issues. Full information on support services can be found at the debrief provided at the end of the survey.
How will my information be kept confidential?
In all instances, confidentiality will be guaranteed to within the limits of the law and in accordance with professional expectation. No personal identifying information will be collected and all data will be anonymised on submission.
All retained data will be stored on the University of Wolverhampton One Drive for 10 years post study completion.
What will happen to my data?
The data will be pooled and analysed. It will be used for a Master’s dissertation in which no data will be traceable as it will be anonymised.
What if I don’t want to go on with the study?
Participation is entirely voluntary and, should you decide to withdraw during completion of the survey, you will only need close the browser you are using. As there is no identifying data being collected as part of the study, you will not be able to withdraw once your response has been submitted.
Who has reviewed this study?
This study has been reviewed by the University of Wolverhampton Health Professions Ethics Sub Panel Committee.
What will happen to the results of this study?
The results will be used for the completion of a MSc Psychology, Mental health and wellbeing degree programme.
Who do I contact if I want to find out more before I decide whether to take part?
If you have any questions, you can contact the researcher by emailing: Claire Foley – c.foley@wlv.ac.uk
You can also contact the research supervisor: Victoria Blinkhorn by emailing: v.blinhorn@wlv.ac.uk
What if I have any concerns?
If you have any concerns, please contact Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange – Professor Prashant Pillai MBE p.pillai@wlv.ac.uk or the administrative lead and research integrity manager Jill Morgan J.Morgan4@wlv.ac.uk
Thank you for your interest in my study.
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