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<h2><b>Research Participation Request: A Phenomenological Study Exploring
the Development of Disability Identity in Adults with Visual Impairments,
including Blindness, from their Lived Experiences during Adolescence in
the Educational Setting</b></h2> <br><br>
The below research participant solicitation is being provided for
informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no
involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to
our research mission.<br><br>
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<h2><b>Research Title: A Phenomenological Study Exploring the Development
of Disability Identity in Adults with Visual Impairments, including
Blindness, from their Lived Experiences during Adolescence in the
Educational Setting</b></h2> <br><br>
Being conducted by: Pepperdine University<br><br>
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Purpose of the Study</b></h2>This study will use a qualitative research
methodology with a phenomenological approach to explore the development
of disability identity for adults with visual impairments, including
blindness, reflecting on their lived experiences during adolescence in
the educational setting. From these lived experiences in adolescence, the
researcher hopes to understand the phenomena of developing disability
identity. The results from the study will be used to educate educators
and others who work in the field of visual impairment, including
blindness, about the development of disability identity in the
educational setting during adolescence.<br><br>
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Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study
</b></h2>Participation in this study will require approximately 30
minutes. You will be asked to complete a one-on-one semi-structured
interview using a researcher-created interview protocol and a brief
demographics survey. A pseudonym can be chosen and used in place of your
identity for the study. The interviews will take place in person or
online using an accessible virtual meeting platform, such as Zoom, where
the audio and/or video will be recorded and then transcribed into a
written format. The interview will be recorded for transcribing purposes
only, and you will be emailed a copy of your interview transcript to
review for accuracy.<br><br>
<h2><b>Proposed Participant Compensation</b></h2>Yes, $20 gift card to
Amazon<br><br>
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<h2><b>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study
</b></h2>If interested, please complete the following Screening
Survey:<br><br>
<a href="https://pepperdine.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ES7n3zua2zMeCG">
https://pepperdine.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ES7n3zua2zMeCG</a>
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If you meet the qualifications of the research study, you will be sent an
informed consent to review and sign in agreement with the research
project before scheduling an interview.<br><br>
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<h2><b>Contact the following individual with any questions
</b></h2>Patricia Camarillo<br><br>
5595799343<br><br>
patricia.camarillo@pepperdine.edu<br><br>
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