The T-Male Presents:
"Trans Perspectives on Masculinity"
Call for Participants
Posted October 5, 2006
New York University School of Social Work
1 Washington Square North
New York, NY 10003
"Trans Perspectives on Masculinity" Consent Form
You are invited to participate in a research study designed to collect
information from female bodied, masculine identified 18 -25 year old individuals
about their life experiences of masculinity in today’s society.
Background: Little statistical and survey information currently exists on
individuals who self identify as transmasculine, transgender, transsexual male,
male, gender-diverse, genderqueer and/or any identity that falls within the
masculine spectrum. Therefore, your
input is extremely important to this study, which will establish data on the
experiences of U.S. residents who are female-bodied, but self-identify as being
masculine. The data will also serve as the basis for my doctoral dissertation in
social work at New York
University.
Procedures: If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked
to complete a survey. This web-based survey is accessed by a web link that you
may access at any time from any computer with internet connection. It consists
of questions about your
experiences of masculinity and the ways in which these experiences impact
various aspects of your life. The survey should take about 20 minutes to
complete.
Compensation: This study is voluntary. There is no compensation for your
participation in this study.
Risks and Benefits of Participating in the
Study: We do not anticipate any risks for you participating in this study.
There are no direct benefits to participating in this study. However, as a young
person who identifies as masculine your input is extremely important and will
inform social work practice and assure that experiences like yours are better
understood. Voluntary Nature of
Participation: Your participation in this study is voluntary. Your
decision whether or not to participate will not affect your current or future
relations with your health center, community center, resource group, or other
cooperating entities. If you decide to participate, you may withdraw from the
study at any time without penalty. Your consent to participate is implied by
your completing and submitting the survey.
Confidentiality: By submitting your responses through this web-based
survey, your email address cannot be linked and your identity cannot be tracked.
Your name will not be recorded at any time. To ensure your confidentiality
online, the web-based survey is
accessed online from a hyperlink to Survey Monkey’s secure website and all
date will be stored on a secure server.
Contacts and Questions: This research is being conducted by Michele
Grethel, LCSW, under the supervision of James Martin, Ph.D. at New York
University. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the
study, please feel free to
email Michele Grethel at mmg224@nyu.edu.
You may also address inquiries directly to the dissertation advisor, Dr. James Martin, at (212)-998-9095 or email james.martin@nyu.edu.
If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the New York University Committee on Activities Involving Human Subjects, at (212)-998-4808 or human.subjects@nyu.edu.
If you would like a copy of the study findings
when they become available, please email request to mmg224@nyu.edu. You may print this as
a copy of this form to keep for your records.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=816892168425
If you have any trouble with the URL, please copy and paste into a new browser
window. If you are still having difficulty connecting to the link please contact
Michele at mmg224@nyu.edu.
Thank You! Michele
© 2006 The Transitional Male in cooperation with Michele Grethel, LCSW New York University - All Rights Reserved