Purpose of the study
You are being asked to participate in a research study focused on the extent to which the Rios Hazing Prevention Method is utilized in the safety policies of higher-level institutions in North Carolina. This research aims to determine if institutions are utilizing this method and, if so, to what extent.
Procedures
As a participant of this research study, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire that collects information on the hazing prevention policies in effect at your respective university. Upon your completion of the questionnaire, you will have the choice to participate further in an interview. The purpose of this online interview is to gain more insight into your responses. All interviews will be recorded for the sole purpose of transcribing the interviews. The questionnaire and interview will take approximately 5-10 minutes each. In the questionnaire, there is the optional request to provide a list of hazing prevention policies and resources that are currently enacted [or available] at your institution. Your participation is voluntary. If you do not wish to answer any part of the questionnaire, you can opt-out at any time. There is no penalty for not answering any of the questions or withdrawing from the study. Once you withdraw from the study, I will ask for your consent to use any material that has already been collected to be utilized in my research.
Risks
Your participation in this study does not involve any physical risks. You have the choice to not answer any question(s) or to withdraw from the study at any moment. You are permitted to remain in the study if you leave any question(s) unanswered.
Benefits
By participating in this study, you potentially help to increase the awareness of hazing within universities. This study aims to reduce Greek life hazing rates at universities by analyzing the most policies and resources to prevent hazing. Although this study may not benefit you directly, it will improve the general understanding of the effectiveness of the Rios Hazing Prevention Method.
Alternatives
You have the choice to not participate in this study.
Confidentiality
Your participation in this study will not compromise your privacy. I will assign your person and university a code name (i.e. person A, university A), meaning that your name and university name will not be released. Only I and my expert advisor will be able to access your information unless otherwise required by law to report it. The data from this study is collected for the purpose of my AP score in my AP Research course; the final paper that conveys my findings will be submitted to the College Board to be graded.
Data Collection
The data collected during this study will be stored on my password-protected laptop. The stored results will not contain information that enables participant recognition.
Subject's RightsYour participation in this research study is fully voluntary. You are free to withdraw from this study at any time. You are free to leave any question(s) unanswered. If you leave any question(s) unanswered, you have the choice to remain in the study. Withdrawal from this study or leaving questions unanswered has no penalty.
Additional Information
If you have any further questions, please contact me through my email (acnguyen@students.wcpss.net) or contact my research advisor (jstreet@wcpss.net).
Consent
I have read and I understand the information above. I understand that my participation in this study is completely voluntary and that I am able to withdraw my participation at any time. I understand that all information I provide will be kept anonymous and in a document that only the researcher has access to. By clicking "yes" I agree to participate in this study.
