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Acculturation and Changing Values Among South Asian American Women

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Researcher: Keerthi Narasimhan, M.A.

Chair: Dr. DeDe Wohlfarth, Psy.D.

Title of Study: Acculturation and Changing Values Among South Asian American Women

My name is Keerthi Narasimhan, and I am a fourth-year doctoral student at Spalding University in Louisville, KY. You are invited to take part in my research study: Acculturation and Changing Values Among South Asian American Women. This form explains the study and what will happen if you choose to join. Please read this form carefully. If you have any questions, please contact me at any time.

What are we trying to find out in this study?

This study looks at how moving between South Asian and American cultures may affect the values of South Asian American women. Researchers call this acculturation. Many South Asian American women balance their family's traditions with life in the United States. This study asks how those experiences may shape their values. What we learn may help improve mental health care and increase knowledge about South Asian American women.

Who can participate in this study?

You may take part in this study if you identify as South Asian American, currently live in the United States, are 18 years of age or older, female, and have origins in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, or the Maldives.

What is the time commitment for participating in this study?

The survey will take 15 to 20 minutes.

What will you be asked to do if you choose to participate in this study?

If you choose to join the study, you will complete one online survey with 43 questions. The survey asks about your values and life experiences. You will also answer a few questions about yourself, such as your age and background. These questions will help us understand how culture may affect people's values. Your answers are anonymous. Please follow the instructions in QuestionPro to complete the survey.

What are the risks of participating in this study and how will these risks be minimized?

The study has minimal risk. Some questions may make you feel uncomfortable because they ask about your culture, identity, or life experiences. If you become upset while taking the survey, you can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. You can stop the survey at any time without penalty.

What are the benefits of participating in this study?

You will not receive any direct benefits from joining this study. Your answers may help us learn more about how culture affects the values of South Asian American women. This may help future research and mental health care. Some people may also find it helpful to think about their cultural values and experiences while completing the survey.

Are there any costs associated with participating in this study?

No. There is no cost to join the study.

Is there any compensation for participating in this study?

No. You will not receive payment or other compensation for joining this study.

How will my data be protected?

Only the researcher will have access to your survey answers. Your name will not be collected. Your answers will only be used for this study. Only combined results will be shared in presentations or papers, so no one will be able to identify you. Your data will be stored in a password-protected file on a password-protected computer. Only the primary researcher will have access to the data. The records will be kept for three years after the study ends. The data will then be destroyed.

What if you want to stop participating in this study?

Taking part in this study is voluntary. You may stop participating at any time without penalty.

Please contact Keerthi Narasimhan at [email protected] if you have any questions about the study. If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as a research volunteer, you can contact Dr. Mike Starling, Chair of the Research Ethics Committee, at [email protected].

Informed ConsentResearcher: Keerthi Narasimhan, M.A.Chair: Dr. DeDe Wohlfarth, Psy.D.Title of Study: Acculturation and Changing Values Among South Asian American WomenMy name is Keerthi Narasimhan, and I am a fourth-year doctoral student at Spalding University in Louisville, KY. You are invited to take part in my research study: Acculturation and Changing Values Among South Asian American Women. This form explains the study and what will happen if you choose to join. Please read this form carefully. If you have any questions, please contact me at any time.What are we trying to find out in this study?This study looks at how moving between South Asian and American cultures may affect the values of South Asian American women. Researchers call this acculturation. Many South Asian American women balance their family's traditions with life in the United States. This study asks how those experiences may shape their values. What we learn may help improve mental health care and increase knowledge about South Asian American women.Who can participate in this study?You may take part in this study if you identify as South Asian American, currently live in the United States, are 18 years of age or older, female, and have origins in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, or the Maldives.What is the time commitment for participating in this study?The survey will take 15 to 20 minutes.What will you be asked to do if you choose to participate in this study?If you choose to join the study, you will complete one online survey with 43 questions. The survey asks about your values and life experiences. You will also answer a few questions about yourself, such as your age and background. These questions will help us understand how culture may affect people's values. Your answers are anonymous. Please follow the instructions in QuestionPro to complete the survey.What are the risks of participating in this study and how will these risks be minimized?The study has minimal risk. Some questions may make you feel uncomfortable because they ask about your culture, identity, or life experiences. If you become upset while taking the survey, you can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. You can stop the survey at any time without penalty.What are the benefits of participating in this study?You will not receive any direct benefits from joining this study. Your answers may help us learn more about how culture affects the values of South Asian American women. This may help future research and mental health care. Some people may also find it helpful to think about their cultural values and experiences while completing the survey.Are there any costs associated with participating in this study?No. There is no cost to join the study.Is there any compensation for participating in this study?No. You will not receive payment or other compensation for joining this study.How will my data be protected?Only the researcher will have access to your survey answers. Your name will not be collected. Your answers will only be used for this study. Only combined results will be shared in presentations or papers, so no one will be able to identify you. Your data will be stored in a password-protected file on a password-protected computer. Only the primary researcher will have access to the data. The records will be kept for three years after the study ends. The data will then be destroyed.What if you want to stop participating in this study?Taking part in this study is voluntary. You may stop participating at any time without penalty.Please contact Keerthi Narasimhan at [email protected] if you have any questions about the study. If you have any questions or concerns about your rights as a research volunteer, you can contact Dr. Mike Starling, Chair of the Research Ethics Committee, at [email protected].
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