Dissertation Participants Needed!

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RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED

 

Have you worked with a pregnant therapist?

At the time of her pregnancy, did you have no biological children?

At any point in your life have you felt distress about the decision to, timing of, or your ability to have children?

 

I am a doctoral student at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. I am looking for volunteers for my dissertation study on the experience of women who have worked with a pregnant therapist, and who had no biological children at the time of the therapist’s pregnancy.

What is the purpose of this study?

This project offers participants the opportunity to share their story and contribute to a better understanding of how childless women experience working with a pregnant therapist.  Results will help mental health care providers better serve their clients.   

Who can participate?

Participants must (1) be female, (2) have worked with a therapist for at least 6 months who was pregnant at some point during treatment, (3) have had no biological children at the time of the therapist’s pregnancy (step children and later pregnancies are OK), (4) have experienced some degree of distress about their childlessness at any time before or during the pregnancy (i.e. considered whether to have children, thought about factors affecting potential pregnancy, such as fertility, life circumstances, and/or timing).

How long will it take?

You will be asked to complete a brief online questionnaire (5 minutes), review and sign a consent form (3 minutes), and participate in an audio-recorded interview (1 hour), during which you will be asked questions about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to being in treatment with a pregnant therapist.

Where do I have to go?

The researcher will meet you at a private location that is convenient for you. If you are located outside of the Bay Area, the interview can also be conducted via Skype.

Will my identity remain confidential?

With the exception of a signed consent form, which legally must be stored in the confidential files at the Wright Institute, all identifying information will be removed from other documentation and will not be included in the final results.

 

If you or someone you know is interested in participating in this study, please contact me:

 

Miriam Adrianowicz

madrianowicz@wi.edu

510-205-6801

Dissertation Chair: Beate Lohser, PhD. blohser@wi.edu.