Before you decide to take part, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. Ask us if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information.
Please take time to decide if you do, or do not, wish to take part.
Research Title: Betrayal, depression and anxiety
Why is this study being done?
Most people experience difficulties in their relationships from time to time; we have all been let down by people we trust. However, some experiences in relationships can leave a lasting impact on how we feel about ourselves, other people, and the world around us, The main purpose of this research is to measure if people with low mood or certain types of anxiety have been let down by others more often than those without depression or anxiety.
Do I have to take part?
No. You do not have to take part in the study. If you decide to take part and then later change your mind, either before you start the study, during it or afterwards, you can withdraw without giving your reasons, and, if you wish, your data will be destroyed.
Taking part, or otherwise, in the study will in not affect the treatment that you are currently receiving or likely to receive in the future.
What will I be asked to do if I take part?
If you agree to take part, you will be asked to complete a number of questionnaires. Some of these will be about how you feel about yourself, the world and other people, and some will be about your experiences in general.
An example of the sort of questions that will be asked is given below:
‘Have you ever been betrayed by someone you trusted?’
The questionnaires will take between one and one and a half hours to complete. You can complete the questionnaires at home, online or, if you prefer at another location with a researcher present.
You will be given a £5 voucher as a ‘thank- you’ for participating in the study.
Where will the study take place?
If you decide to participate in the study, then you can choose to have the questionnaires posted to you to complete at home. In this case, you will be provided with a pre-paid envelope to return the completed questionnaires. Alternatively, you will be able to complete the questionnaires online. If you would prefer, you can arrange to meet the researcher at the University of Bath and complete the questionnaires there, or a researcher can arrange to visit you at home.
Will my experiences and reports be kept confidential?
Yes. All information which is collected about you during the course of the research will be kept confidential and will conform to the Data Protection Act of 1998 with respect to data collection, storage and destruction. This means that all paper-based and electronic information will be locked and password protected with access restricted to study personnel and any information about you will have your name and address removed so that you cannot be identified from it. The Research Governance Sponsor of this study, Bath Research and Development, may monitor or audit this study to ensure that it is being conducted appropriately but your identity will not be revealed.
We hope to report our findings in academic/health related journals and present them to relevant health professionals at meetings and conferences. The findings will also contribute to Rowena Pagdin’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. You will not be identified in any reports or publications arising from the study.
Are there any advantages and benefits from taking part?
The study will do nothing to help you directly but the information collected from you and other participants may help to improve our understanding of the part that betrayal plays in maintaining anxiety and low mood. A further benefit of this type of research will be to inform the application of psychological therapies.
Are there any disadvantages or risks from taking part?
We consider there to be minimal disadvantages e.g. the inconvenience of completing the questionnaires. However, we hope to provide you with the most convenient way of doing this.
Two of the questionnaires do ask you about times you may have been let down by someone you trusted. You will not be asked to give details, but we do ask you some general questions about it.
This may remind you of difficult times from your past, and may be upsetting. If you think this is likely to happen but would still like to take part, we can arrange for the researcher to be with you when you complete the questionnaires, or to ring you at an agreed time to check that you are safe and well.
What to do next if I’m interested?
If you would like to take part, have questions or want to discuss this study, please use the contact page
What if there is a problem?
If you have any concerns or wish to complain about any aspect of the way you have been approached or treated as part of this study, you should initially contact the researchers, Rowena Pagdin or Dr Falguni Nathwani, who will do their best to answer your questions. Their contact details are provided at the end of this information sheet. If you remain unhappy and wish to complain formally, you can do this through the Research Governance Sponsor of this study, Bath Research and Development. Please write to Bath Research & Development, Room 3.22, 1 West, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY. Email: [email protected]
Every care will be taken to ensure your safety during the course of the study. BRD the Research Governance Sponsor of the study has indemnity (insurance) arrangements in place for non-negligent harm, in the event that something does go wrong and you are harmed as a result of taking part in the research study. If you are harmed due to someone’s negligence, then you may have grounds for legal action but you may have to pay for it.
If you have a complaint:
Please contact Dr Falguni Nathwani, Research Supervisor, at
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (01225) 385506.
Please take time to decide if you do, or do not, wish to take part.
Research Title: Betrayal, depression and anxiety
Why is this study being done?
Most people experience difficulties in their relationships from time to time; we have all been let down by people we trust. However, some experiences in relationships can leave a lasting impact on how we feel about ourselves, other people, and the world around us, The main purpose of this research is to measure if people with low mood or certain types of anxiety have been let down by others more often than those without depression or anxiety.
Do I have to take part?
No. You do not have to take part in the study. If you decide to take part and then later change your mind, either before you start the study, during it or afterwards, you can withdraw without giving your reasons, and, if you wish, your data will be destroyed.
Taking part, or otherwise, in the study will in not affect the treatment that you are currently receiving or likely to receive in the future.
What will I be asked to do if I take part?
If you agree to take part, you will be asked to complete a number of questionnaires. Some of these will be about how you feel about yourself, the world and other people, and some will be about your experiences in general.
An example of the sort of questions that will be asked is given below:
‘Have you ever been betrayed by someone you trusted?’
The questionnaires will take between one and one and a half hours to complete. You can complete the questionnaires at home, online or, if you prefer at another location with a researcher present.
You will be given a £5 voucher as a ‘thank- you’ for participating in the study.
Where will the study take place?
If you decide to participate in the study, then you can choose to have the questionnaires posted to you to complete at home. In this case, you will be provided with a pre-paid envelope to return the completed questionnaires. Alternatively, you will be able to complete the questionnaires online. If you would prefer, you can arrange to meet the researcher at the University of Bath and complete the questionnaires there, or a researcher can arrange to visit you at home.
Will my experiences and reports be kept confidential?
Yes. All information which is collected about you during the course of the research will be kept confidential and will conform to the Data Protection Act of 1998 with respect to data collection, storage and destruction. This means that all paper-based and electronic information will be locked and password protected with access restricted to study personnel and any information about you will have your name and address removed so that you cannot be identified from it. The Research Governance Sponsor of this study, Bath Research and Development, may monitor or audit this study to ensure that it is being conducted appropriately but your identity will not be revealed.
We hope to report our findings in academic/health related journals and present them to relevant health professionals at meetings and conferences. The findings will also contribute to Rowena Pagdin’s Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. You will not be identified in any reports or publications arising from the study.
Are there any advantages and benefits from taking part?
The study will do nothing to help you directly but the information collected from you and other participants may help to improve our understanding of the part that betrayal plays in maintaining anxiety and low mood. A further benefit of this type of research will be to inform the application of psychological therapies.
Are there any disadvantages or risks from taking part?
We consider there to be minimal disadvantages e.g. the inconvenience of completing the questionnaires. However, we hope to provide you with the most convenient way of doing this.
Two of the questionnaires do ask you about times you may have been let down by someone you trusted. You will not be asked to give details, but we do ask you some general questions about it.
This may remind you of difficult times from your past, and may be upsetting. If you think this is likely to happen but would still like to take part, we can arrange for the researcher to be with you when you complete the questionnaires, or to ring you at an agreed time to check that you are safe and well.
What to do next if I’m interested?
If you would like to take part, have questions or want to discuss this study, please use the contact page
What if there is a problem?
If you have any concerns or wish to complain about any aspect of the way you have been approached or treated as part of this study, you should initially contact the researchers, Rowena Pagdin or Dr Falguni Nathwani, who will do their best to answer your questions. Their contact details are provided at the end of this information sheet. If you remain unhappy and wish to complain formally, you can do this through the Research Governance Sponsor of this study, Bath Research and Development. Please write to Bath Research & Development, Room 3.22, 1 West, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY. Email: [email protected]
Every care will be taken to ensure your safety during the course of the study. BRD the Research Governance Sponsor of the study has indemnity (insurance) arrangements in place for non-negligent harm, in the event that something does go wrong and you are harmed as a result of taking part in the research study. If you are harmed due to someone’s negligence, then you may have grounds for legal action but you may have to pay for it.
If you have a complaint:
Please contact Dr Falguni Nathwani, Research Supervisor, at
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (01225) 385506.