https://salford.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/investigation-of-the-relationship-between-coercive-control
Title of study: Investigation of the Relationship between Coercive Control, Self-Efficacy, and Help-Seeking Attitudes among Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence.
Name of researcher: Gemma Masson
Invitation paragraph
You are invited to take part in the current study which aims to look at the relationship between coercive control, self-efficacy, and help-seeking attitudes. Before you take part, please carefully read this participation information sheet because it gives information on the purpose of this study, as well as notifying you on the activities you will be taking part in. It is encouraged that you read this sheet carefully, and then take sufficient time to decide whether you want to participate (24 hours is recommended).
What is intimate partner violence?
Intimate partner violence refers to abuse that happens within an intimate relationship; this could be with a partner or a former partner. Examples of the types of abuse that may occur are acts of physical violence, sexual violence, emotional or psychological abuse, or coercive and controlling behaviours.
What is coercive control?
Coercive control is the repeated pattern of threats, humiliation, assault, and intimidation used to gain power and control over another person. Coercive control is a form of abuse that is now criminalised in the United Kingdom under Section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015. Coercive control is widely considered to be a component within intimate partner violence, yet there is still much research to be done regarding specific components of coercive control.
What is the purpose of the study?
The aim of this study is to investigate how coercive control may relate to self-efficacy and help-seeking attitudes in individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence. Furthermore, the project aims to investigate whether coercive control moderates the relationship between self-efficacy and help-seeking attitudes. An analysis on differences in coercive control in different types of relationship will also take place.
The questionnaires used will allow us to gain a greater insight into the impact of coercive control on different individuals. The results from this study could allow for a better understanding as to why some individuals seek professional help and others do not. Should you feel any distress in taking part in the study, you can contact the support services listed at the bottom of this information sheet.
Why have I been invited to take part?
If you are aged 18 or above and have experienced intimate partner violence you can take part. It would also be greatly appreciated if you could share the poster that contains the link to this study on your social media platforms. If you are younger than 18 or have not experienced intimate partner violence, please do not continue with this study. Furthermore, the relationship in which you experienced intimate partner violence must have ended at least 6 months ago.
Do I have to take part?
This study is completely voluntary so if you do not wish to take part, you do not have to. You can also withdraw at any point up until 2 weeks after submitting your answers. If you wish to withdraw, please contact the researcher to do so and quote your unique personal identifier. If you have any questions about the research, please use the email provided at the bottom of the participation information sheet to contact the researcher. Alternatively, contact information is provided for the supervisor of the project and co-chair of the ethics committee should you have any further queries.
What will happen to me if I take part?
You will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires which involve questions that are related to coercive control, self-efficacy, help-seeking attitudes, and some questions to determine the demographic of the sample. The statements on the questionnaires allow you to rate how much you agree with them, or how much the statement describes you. It should take around 30 minutes to complete the whole set of questions.
Expenses and payments?
There will be no payment to those who take part, however, participation will be greatly appreciated.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?
Completing questionnaires on past experiences of abuse could lead to negative feelings arising towards oneself or others. You have the right to withdraw at any time, and you do not have to answer any questions which you do not want to. If this study should trigger any distress, support services are listed at the bottom of this information sheet and in the debrief form.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
The study is not guaranteed to help you; however, the research findings could allow psychologists to have an increased understanding on what contributes to attitudes towards help-seeking and how coercive control may impact an individual.
What if there is a problem?
If you have a concern about any aspect of this study, you should ask to speak to the researcher Gemma Masson by email (g.masson@edu.salford.ac.uk) who will do their best to answer your questions.
Following this, if you have any issues or complaints, you may contact the research supervisor Jill Aebi-Mytton by email (e.j.aebi@salford.ac.uk).
If the matter is still not resolved, please forward your concerns to one of the Co-Chairs of the Health Taught Ethics Panel:
Dr Linda Dubrow-Marshall - l.dubrow-marshall@salford.ac.uk
Dr Anna Cooper-Ryan - a.m.cooper-ryan@salford.ac.uk
Will my taking part in the study be kept confidential?
Participants will be given a random unique number for their data to be referred to which is only known by the researcher, therefore upholding anonymity and confidentiality. All collected data will be kept on a password protected computer and only be accessed by the researcher. Data will be kept for a minimum of 3 years, after the graduate award has been made, for possible validation of the data and possibly used in further research. However, your identity will remain protected. Efforts have been made to ensure that your data is handled correctly and in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations.
What will happen if I do not carry on with the study?
If you do not wish to continue and instead want to withdraw now, you can leave the current page. If you start to fill in answers and decide you do not wish to continue, you can leave the page and your answers will not be submitted; this will be considered as a withdrawal from the study. If you want to withdraw at a later date, please quote your unique personal identifier when contacting the researcher about withdrawal. Withdrawal will be allowed up until 2 weeks after participation.
The results of the study will be used as part of a dissertation report. If you wish to know the results of the study, please contact the researcher and the results will be made available to you once the study has concluded. The data may also be used in presentations, publications, and future research. Any personal information will not be used, and data will be kept confidential and secure.
Who is organising or sponsoring the research?
There is no funding or organisational support for this research.
Further information and contact details:
Researcher, Gemma Masson – g.masson@edu.salford.ac.uk
Research supervisor, Jill Aebi-Mytton – e.j.aebi@salford.ac.uk
Support services:
National domestic abuse helpline – 0808 200 0247
Victim Support helpline – 0808 168 9111
Women’s Aid – helpline@womensaid.org.uk
If you are a student at the University of Salford, you can also access Student Wellbeing Services – Call 0161 295 0023 or email: wellbeing@salford.ac.uk
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