INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FAMILY CARING RESEARCH STUDY

Letter from the Researcher: 

Study on the perceptions and experiences of family members or individuals concerned about a loved one who is or was in a controlling or abusive group or relationship.

Link to the survey: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/familycaring

Password to the survey: PR87377

Please, be aware that only those responses with valid passwords will be considered.

For more information, contact Carmen Almendros at coercivecontrol.research@gmail.com.

 If you have already received this invitation, please, excuse the repetition. If you have already participated, many thanks! With your help, we hope to give a first research step in this area.

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FAMILY CARING RESEARCH STUDY

Who we are?

This study involves researchers from the Psychology Department of Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain) and the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA).

What are we doing?

We are studying the perceptions and experiences of family members or individuals concerned about a loved one who is or was in a controlling or abusive group or relationship. The study’s purpose is to fill a research gap in this area. We hope to increase our knowledge of the specific concerns and needs of families, relatives and friends of those affected by an abusive situation. We want to find new and better ways of understanding family relationships under these circumstances. We hope that the information collected by this study will enhance attention to the needs of those who have/had a loved one in a controlling or abusive group or relationship.

What we ask from you?

You are invited to participate in the research project if you are/were concerned about the past or current involvement of a loved one with a group or relationship you now consider was/is overly controlling or abusive to its members. You may or may not have been involved yourself with the group or relationship. We ask you to respond to a web-survey, which you may complete at your convenience.

What is the web-survey like?

The survey is divided into various separated parts. Part I and Part II include some basic demographic questions (e.g., age, education) on you and your loved one. Part III of the survey includes some instruments inquiring about your concerns, responses and experiences about your loved one being involved in the group/relationship. Part IV includes brief instruments on problems you may have experienced. Finally, Part V includes some questions on the group/relationship your loved one is/was involved.

Overall, it is anticipated that the entire survey will take approximately 35 minutes to complete. Please note that your participation in this study is voluntary, and that you may withdraw at any time, without consequence.

What should you do if you accept our invitation to participate?

Here is the link to the survey:

https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/familycaring

Click on the link to access the survey. Alternatively, copy and paste it into the address bar of the web browser.

Please, use the word “PR87377” as a PASSWORD to the survey. Please, be aware that only those responses with valid passwords will be considered.

More information about the study

If you want to obtain more information about the study or make any comment, you may contact Carmen Almendros at this e-mail address: coercivecontrol.research@gmail.com, or write to: Carmen Almendros, Ph.D. Facultad de Psicología. C/ Ivan Paulov, 6. Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. Cantoblanco. 28049. Madrid, Spain.

Thank you so much for your time. Your participation is very important for us!!!