Get A Consent Form For Participating In The Focus Group Interview Dear (1 ... - Cpc Unc

I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time, without giving a reason and without cost. I understand that I will be given a copy of this consent form. I voluntarily agree to take part in this study.

[outline briefly in simple terms what participation in your research will involve]. I understand that I will not benefit directly from participating in this research. I agree to my interview being audio-recorded. I understand that all information I provide for this study will be treated confidentially.

When is informed consent necessary? If you're doing any research that involves people and their individual data, you need to get informed consent. This is equally true for electronic or paper surveys, interviews or focus group discussions, and shallow or in-depth surveys.

I may choose not to participate or withdraw at any time during the study without penalty. I agree to have my verbal responses tape-recorded and transcribed for further analysis with the understanding that my responses will not be linked to me personally in any way.

In the consent form and during the consent discussion, participants should be informed of who may participate in the focus group. Ideally this would be done during the recruitment phase, throughout the consent discussion and in the consent form. A participant may decide that he/she does not want to participate.

It entails providing participants with clear information about the purpose of the study, what their participation will involve and how their data will be stored and used in the long-term. The informed consent process should stress that participation is voluntary and can be ended at any point during the research.

[Name of unit, department, or program] want(s) to hear the many varying viewpoints and would like for everyone to contribute their thoughts. Out of respect, please refrain from interrupting others. However, feel free to be honest even when your responses counter those of other group members.