(re)call for interview participants

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Hello! Under the lj-cut is a letter describing specific research I am doing on transwomen and aging, and a respondant interest form, if anyone is interested in participating in this research (a one hour interview is all it should take) please email back the form to jkbeal@bgnet.bgsu.edu.



January 25, 2005

Greetings!

The purpose of this letter is to ask you to participate in a research study about the experience of transgender women. The purpose of the research study is to explore the experience of transgender individuals using the lens of successful aging. In other words, how does the impact of transgender identification impact the quality of life as a person ages? The intent is to document the life experiences of transgender women to inform the research literature with the ultimate goal to influence public policy regarding transgender individuals. The study is being conducted as part of an undergraduate research project at Bowling Green State University. The goal is to describe the successful aging experience of transgender women.

Participants in the research project will be interviewed either face-to-face or on the phone. The interview is estimated to last at least one hour. In some instances, the interview may last longer depending on the participant’s responses. The interview will be recorded in order to ensure accuracy in transcribing the interview responses. Confidentiality will be maintained at all times. Participants will be assigned a code number and only code numbers will be used in the transcription, data analysis, and data reporting. Participation is completely voluntary.

If you have any questions or comments about the study, you can contact me, Jeanette Beal. I can be contacted at 419-575-1053 or via email at jkbeal@bgnet.bgsu.edu or my faculty mentor, Laura Landry-Meyer at landrym@bgnet.bgsu.edu, or complete and mail the attached form in the envelope provided. Please note that e-mail is not 100% secure, so it is possible that someone intercepting your e-mail will gain knowledge of your interest in the study. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jeanette K. Beal
Principal Investigator
Undergraduate Student

Laura Landry-Meyer, Ph.D., CFLE
Faculty Mentor
Assistant Professor, Human Development & Family Studies

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RESEACH PROJECT INTEREST FORM




I am interested in learning more about and possibly participating in the Transgender Women and Successful Aging research project. I understand that I will be contacted by one of the researchers to determine my interest and eligibility.

This form is to indicate my interest. It does not indicate that I will participate. I am just asking for information right now. I would prefer to be contacted using the following information:


Name _______________________________________________________

Telephone Number ___________________________________________

Best time to call __________________________________________

Email address ______________________________________________


Please return this form in the enclosed, stamped, self-addressed envelope or email the information to Jeanette K. Beal at jkbeal@bgnet.bgsu.edu. If utilizing email, please note that email is not 100% secure.


Jeanette K. Beal
Undergraduate Research Project
c/o Dr. Laura Landry-Meyer
Human Development & Family Studies
206 Johnston Hall
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403