Procedures



This is a one-time survey. It should take no more than 30-minutes to complete, although your time may vary. It includes several short background questions, and 11 short open-ended questions. The survey can be divided into three parts.

Part I will briefly collect some non-identifying background information. It will not ask your name or address, but will ask you to self-identify your assigned sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, and race.



Part II and III will ask open-ended questions. Part II will ask you to define what sex, sexual health, and sexuality mean to you. Part III will ask you to recall memorable messages you have received about sex, sexuality, and sexual health, and what, if any, their impact has been on your life and your behavior.



At the end of the survey, you will be asked if you would like to participate in focus groups, friendship pods, or video interviews. If you would like to participate, you will be asked to provide your name and contact information. If you would not like to or are unable to participate in these activities, you will not have to provide any identifying information. Participation in these activities is completely voluntary, and you can and are encouraged to take this anonymous survey even if you do not wish to participate in follow-up activities. If you choose to provide your contact information, it will remain confidential. Your name will not be used in association to the responses you provide to this survey.



Risks



There are no known risks, but we are asking questions that may be considered sensitive in nature. If you are uncomfortable answering any of these questions, you may skip the question. You may withdraw from this study at any time.



For Emerson Students:



Should you feel discomfort due to participation in this research and you are an Emerson College student, you may contact the Center for Health and Wellness for counseling services at (617)824-8666. They are located at 216 Tremont Street, Third Floor, Room 303.



For Non-Emerson Students:



Should you feel discomfort due to participation in this research you should contact your healthcare provider.

