I appreciate your concerns. If I could pay everyone who participates, I would. This study is not funded by psu or anyone but myself. The research that you participated previously were most likely funded by people who can afford to pay out of their own pockets or by large organizations. I hope that you don't think that I don't think your knowledge is worth being paid. I certainly don't think of this as a game to be played. There are definitely limitations to research, and sometimes the benefits don't reveal themselves until much later when research has accumulated. One research study only finds out certain things and not everything, which is why you may experience the fact that some questions are repeated or seem familiar. A study can be different from another one based on only one variable, and this could mean that these two studies have a lot of questions in common. But only by making certain variables constant can researchers find out what factor is most important. Besides the lack of financial funding, the other reason for not paying every participant is that it contributes a factor to the research that has nothing to do with the research itself. It could potentially include only the participants who want to be paid and not others who participate for other reasons. But like I said, if I could pay I would.
Also, you may not think your participation will benefit a certain population, by your knowledge adds to the existing knowledge base. I also believe that people's experiences are individual, which is actually what I'm trying to find out through my research. This knowledge could help shape the method counselors and therapists work with clients or consumers. I'm not going to be a future researcher, but a rehab counselor and I believe in the benefits of this project. I respect your opinions and your cynicism and you are free to not participate, but please do not dissuade others who may be interested in participating or believe that there are benefits to research. Thank you! Jenny On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 08:15 PM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >Amen Lori! >Most Master and Doctor's candidates don't realize that most on the list have >been thru the very same programs those who question are just embarking >on.... If they wish to play with our knowledge, let them pay and pay dearly. >Nothing personal, but a person has to survive on their knowledge. > >Best Wishes >W > > >In a message dated 8/4/2008 7:11:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >Over the last 28 years as a quad I have seen/been sent more surveys and >questionnaires both by individuals and by organizations. And for a while, played >the game. Even with the most obtuse questions that would never benefit >anyone. > >In most cases, I feel like we are just another "target group" to use for >someone to get kudos for this or grados for that. I have filled out surveys and >questionnaires from the most upstanding disability organizations but they >are the same old blah, generic questions over and over and over and over again. > Ad nauseum. > >When all is said and done -- I have never seen it benefit the spinal cord >injured population. > >Lori > > >On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 2:33 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >(mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) > wrote: > > >With All Due Respect To You And Your Project....... >Is someone posting on PSU's board that there are a bunch of Quads that >are ripe for any Master's Study Program? > >Another national college study paid $20 dollars to each candidate >who completed the 10-15 minute online research study. > >We had another person that was looking for useable human organs >and decided to try this list because of all the Quads.......... > >A $25 dollar raffle is like a dangling carrot that might be over ripe to the >winner. > >I don't know.... maybe its just me. > >Good Luck Doctor Candidate! >W > > >In a message dated 8/4/2008 4:25:09 P.M. Central Daylight Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: > >Hi everyone, > >Greetings! I am a student in counseling and rehabilitation currently >conducting >research on chronic illnesses and disabilities and I need your help! There is >very little current research on the psychosocial aspects of chronic illnesses >and disabilities. My survey has been approved by the Office for Research >Protections and Institutional Review Board (IRB# 27939) at my university- >Feel >free to contact them to find out if my research is legit (814)-865-1775 or >e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) My survey is >completely voluntary and anonymous. >It does ask for an e-mail address at the end only if you choose to enter >into a >raffle to win a $25 gift certificate from Amazon.com >To comply with the Office for Research Protections I need to give you the >spiel >below. Within the letter below there is a web link directly you straight to >my >survey. Thank you so much in advance for your help and participation! > >Best wishes >Jenny > >Dear Prospective Participant, >You are cordially invited to participate in a research study examining >attitudes and feelings regarding yourself and disability-related experiences. >This research study is being conducted by me as part of my dissertation at >The >Pennsylvania State University. Your participation in this research study will >help counseling professionals and researchers understand various experiences >of >people with disabilities. You may also benefit from learning more about >yourself and your experiences in the process of responding to survey >questions >in this research study. Please consider participating if you: >1) are 18 years or older >AND >2) have acquired a condition that is considered to be a chronic illness >or >disability. > >If you meet the two criteria listed above, you are eligible to participate in >this research study. They survey you will be asked to complete contains 6 >questionnaires which will take approximately 20-25 minutes. Your >participation >is voluntary and you may discontinue it at any time. No identifying >information >is requested. The information collected and the results of this research >study >will be used for research purposes only. > >For every survey that is completed, I will donate $1.00 to the Make-A-Wish >Foundation. In addition, you may enter a raffle drawing to win a $25 gift >certificate from Amazon.com. > >If you wish to participate in this research study, please click on the >following link: > >_http://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID4268_ >(http://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID4268) > >which will automatically take you to the website containing the survey. At >the >end of the survey, you will be asked to enter your e-mail address if you >choose >to enter the raffle. Your e-mail address will not be linked to your responses >on the questionnaires. > >Thank you for considering to participate in this research study! >Sincerely, >Jenny C.Chang, M.S. >Doctoral Candidate >Department of Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation >Services >The Pennsylvania State Univesity > > > > > > > > > > > >**************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? >Read reviews on AOL Autos. >(http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 > )
