Project Title: Long-term Effects of Childhood Exposure to Traumatic Events

Researcher: Kassandra Reker, M.Ed.

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Martha Ellen Wynne, Ph.D.

You are being asked to take part in a research study being conducted by Kassandra Reker for a class project under the supervision of Dr. Martha Ellen Wynne in the School of Education at Loyola University - Chicago. You are being asked to participate because you are at least 18 years old and live in the United States.

Please read this form carefully and ask any questions you may have before deciding whether to participate in this study.

Purpose:

The purpose of this study is to better understand the long-term effects of childhood exposure to traumatic events.

Risks and Benefits:

Survey participants are asked to recall and share personal exposure to traumatic events, as well as personal experiences with symptoms typical of PTSD. Recall of these events may cause psychological stress or increased levels of depression. Participants are encouraged to skip survey questions they do not feel comfortable answering. Mental health resources are provided at the end of the survey for those participants who wish to seek professional help. There are no direct benefits to you from participation, but the results will provide information about the effects of exposure to traumatic events and may result in scholarly publication.

Compensation:

Survey participants will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a $20 Target gift card.

Confidentiality:

Your confidentiality will be maintained to the degree permitted by Survey Monkey and other technology used. If you wish to add your email address at the end of the survey in order to receive results of this study, a space will be provided for this information. If you do not choose to provide your email address, your survey will be entirely anonymous.

Voluntary Participation:

Participation in this study is voluntary. If you do not want to be in this study, you do not have to participate. Even if you decide to participate, you are free not to answer any question or to withdraw from participation at any time without penalty. Your willingness to participate will have no effect on your current relationship either with the researcher or with Loyola University - Chicago.

Contacts and Questions:

If you have questions about this research study, please feel free to contact Kassandra Reker (kreker@luc.edu) or the study's faculty sponsor, Dr. Martha Ellen Wynne (mwynne@luc.edu). If you have questions about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Loyola University Office of Research Services at (773) 508-2689.

Statement of Consent:

By clicking the "Next" button below you are indicating you have read the information provided above, have had an opportunity to ask questions, and agree to participate in this research study. If you would like a copy of this form for your records, please email Kassandra Reker (kreker@luc.edu).