Researchers

Dr. Jennifer Chisholm
Lakehead University, Women’s Studies
jen.chisholm@lakeheadu.ca


Dr. Kristin Burnett
Lakehead University, Indigenous Studies
kburnett@lakeheadu.ca

This survey is intended to gather information about the experiences of woman-identified faculty with contra-power harassment, and the impact it has/continues to have.

Contra-power harassment refers to the harassment (intimidation, bullying, threats, sexual harassment) that takes place in situations where the perpetrator has less institutional power than the victim. For instance, between students (perpetrator) and faculty member (victim).

The survey will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes to complete.

You are being asked to participate in this survey because you are currently, or have previously taught at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Woman-identified faculty teaching in any discipline are invited to participate. The lack of available research on contra-power at Canadian universities is significant, and your willingness to share your experiences will help to fill this gap in knowledge.  

Participation in the survey is voluntary. You may choose to quit at any time and not submit the survey. You may also decline to answer any questions that cause you discomfort.  Your answers to the survey will remain anonymous. Some of the questions we ask may cause you discomfort or cause you to relive difficult experiences. A list of supports is provided.

The risks associated with completing this survey are minimal and while there are no direct benefits to you if you participate, your willingness to share your knowledge and experiences will help the collection of further information on contra-power harassment and help us to better understand gender-based harassment at post-secondary institutions.

The information we collect will be stored in locked filing cabinets or password-protected computers in the researchers' offices for at least five years. If you have any questions about this research project or the interview, please contact Jennifer Chisholm at (807)  or jen.chisholm@lakeheadu.ca

This study has been approved by the Lakehead University Research Ethics Board. If you have any questions related to the ethics of the research and would like to speak to someone outside of the research team please contact Sue Wright at the Research Ethics Board at 807-343-8283 or research@lakeheadu.ca.

To receive a summary of the research results via email or mail please contact Jennifer Chisholm at jen.chisholm@lakeheadu.ca

Consent Form for Potential Participants

MY CONSENT:

I agree to the following:
✓ I have read and understand the information contained in the Information Letter
✓ I agree to participate
✓ I understand the risks and benefits to the study
✓ That I am a volunteer and can withdraw from the study at any point during the survey and may choose not to answer any question
✓ That the data will be securely stored in the Women’s Studies department for a minimum period of 5 years following completion of the research project
✓ I understand that the research findings will be made available to me upon request
✓ I will remain anonymous
✓ All of my questions have been answered
By consenting to participate, I have not waived any rights to legal recourse in the event of research-related harm.

For anonymous surveys: 

I have read and agree to the above information and consent to proceed to the online survey, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGJnE8DnImYHDqvoekGVS9BUTOZMEuC84uSvnb4uHao5QDZg/viewform