In INFORMED CONSENT
Study Title: Childhood Emotional Abuse and Adult Psychosocial Functioning of Offspring of Mothers with Borderline Personality Disorder
Principal Investigator: Dr. Tom Bergandi, Spalding University
Email: tbergandi@spalding.edu
Student Investigator: Rachel Barnes, Spalding University
Email: rbarnes@spalding.edu
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
You are invited to take part in a research study about the experiences of adults who were raised by a mother with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Please read this form before you decide if you want to participate. Your participation is voluntary.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
This study looks at how childhood emotional abuse may relate to stress, burden, and well-being in adults who were raised by a mother with BPD. This study is meant to explore patterns that may guide future research and support.
PROCEDURES
If you choose to participate, you will complete an online survey on QuestionPro, a secure survey site approved by Spalding University.
The survey includes:
A brief demographics section
The Childhood Emotional Incest Scale (CEIS)
The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)
The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)
The Burden Assessment Scale (BAS)
Participation takes approximately 15–20 minutes. You may skip any question or stop at any time.
RISKS
Some questions may feel uncomfortable. These questions may ask about childhood, your relationship with your mother, or stress you feel now. You do not have to answer any question that you do not want to answer. There are no physical risks.
BENEFITS
You may not benefit directly. Your answers may help researchers learn more about adults who grew up with a mother with BPD. This may help future research or mental health care.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Your answers are anonymous. We will not ask for your name, email, IP address, or anything that identifies you. Data will be stored on QuestionPro, which is a platform approved by Spalding University. Only the research team will see the anonymous results. Findings will be shared in group form only.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AND WITHDRAWAL
You may choose to stop at any time. There is no penalty for stopping. Because the survey is anonymous, your answers cannot be removed once you submit them.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about this study, please contact:
Rachel Barnes (Student Investigator): rbarnes@spalding.edu
Dr. Tom Bergandi (Principal Investigator): tbergandi@spalding.eduIf you have questions about your rights as a participant, you may contact the Spalding University Research Ethics Committee.
STATEMENT OF CONSENT
No signature is required because the study is anonymous and completed online.
By choosing “I agree” at the start of the survey, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have read and understood this consent form
- You agree to participate in this anonymous research study
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