Silent voices: Information for participants in research
Dear Participant,
This study is carried out by the EduRESCUE project, led by Professor Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen. Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä, the University of Turku and the University of Helsinki are involved in the project.
The study aims to map the experiences of children, youth, and their families on the corona pandemic, and what could be learned from these experiences. The study is carried out as a Webropol survey. Participating in the study does not cause you any harm.
If you wish, you can participate in the gift card lottery. 50 gift cards (worth 10 EUR) for the K-Group are drawn among respondents.
The survey will be answered anonymously and will not collect your personal data. If you want to participate in the gift card lottery, you can provide your contact details on a separate form at the end of the survey. Your contacts cannot be linked to the answers you provide. In this study, we will treat your information based on public interest and ask for your consent to participate in the study. The results of the study will be used, for example, in the development of schools, and planning the teaching practices in the future.
We would like to ask you to participate in our study because your experiences and insights are valuable and provide important information on how children, youth and families have experienced the corona pandemic.
Voluntariness and the rights of research subjects
Participating in this study is completely voluntary. You can refuse to participate in the study, withdraw your consent or cancel your participation in this study. You do not have to tell us why you do not want to participate. If you have any questions about your rights, please contact the university’s data protection officer [email protected], tel. +358 40 805 3297
Information about the study
To participate in the study, fill out the electronic Webropol questionnaire. It takes about 15 min to answer the survey. Questions will address issues such as your wellbeing and social relationships during the corona pandemic. You can tell us about your experiences as much (or little) as you want.
Protection of personal data
We do not collect personal data from which you could be identified. We ask your age and some background questions. We process the information obtained confidentially and anonymously. Only researchers will see the answers you give.
We have completed the university’s data protection and information security training. In addition, we comply with the university’s guidelines.
YThe data will only be processed in Finland, and it will not be transferred to any other country.
Data archiving
The data are electronically stored at University of Jyväskylä’s network drives and protected with a password. The information you provide will only be used for research purposes.
Research results
One outcome of the study is scientific publications through which new information will be distributed to policymakers and other stakeholders. There will also be presentations on the subject. When presenting results, responses are treated so that individual respondents cannot be identified.
Rights of research subjects
You can ask us anything about this study before or after answering the questionnaire. You have the right to access any data you have given us and have it rectified. In addition, you can tell us if you do not want your data to be processed. If necessary, you can also file a complaint regarding the processing of your personal data.
In the questionnaire, we ask for your permission to process the information you provide on the form. When answering the Webropol questionnaire, please, tick that box also.
Leader of the research project:
Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen
040 805 3347
Contacts:
Venla Panula
Eija Pakarinen
040 805 3520
Noona Kiuru
040 805 4740