Efectos adversos

A cross-cultural study examining support worker experiences of youth bullying behaviour in an educational setting, including school disciplinary methods and intervention strategies.

It is important that you read, understand and electronically sign the consent form. Your contribution to this research is entirely voluntary and you are not obliged in any way to participate, if you require any further details please contact your researcher.

Please place an ‘’x’’ in the boxes below, to indicate agreement.

I have been fully informed of the nature and aims of this research □ I consent to taking part in it □

I understand that I have the right to withdraw from the research at any time □ without giving any reason

I give permission for my words to be quoted (by use of a code / pseudonym) □ I understand that the information collected will be encoded, and kept in secure □ conditions for a maximum period of five years at the University of Huddersfield

I understand that no person other than the researcher and supervisors will □

have access to the information provided. I understand that my identity will be protected by the use of a code / pseudonym □

In the report and that no written information that could lead to my being identified Will be included in any report.

I disclose that I am not a vulnerable adult with a serious mental disorder □ (e.g. Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder etc)

I understand and accept all the Information detailed in the ‘’Information Sheet’’ □

If you are satisfied that you understand the information and are happy to take part in this project please put a tick in the box aligned to each sentence and print and sign below.

Researcher Print: C. ROODT Date: Participant Print: Date:

A cross-cultural study examining support worker experiences of bullying behaviour in an educational setting, including school disciplinary methods and intervention

strategies. DEBRIEF SHEET

Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with me using the contact details at the bottom of this sheet.

Please do not hesitate to ask if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information.

The research aim is to examine support workers attitudes and perceptions on bullying behaviour (emotional, physical, and indirect forms) in an educational setting. Based on your responses, the researcher hopes to examine Discipline practices, intervention strategies and health and wellbeing.

If you would like to withdraw your data from the study, please email [email protected]

quoting your allocated Code / Pseudonym (this code / pseudonym was emailed to you, shortly after your participation.)

Data cannot be withdrawn after the written Thesis is completed. Approximate Data Withdrawal deadline : 15 February 2013.

Below are a list of helpful numbers and web links, should you feel you would like to discuss anything feelings which may have arisen from completing the questionnaire.

If you are a British participant

the following information applies :

Helpline Numbers: Samaritans – 0845 7909090

Victim Supportline – 0845 303 0900 Referral: to your designated Health Care Professional If you are an

American participant the following information applies:

Helpline Numbers: Crisis Support Services - (800) 309-2131 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Online Support: www.childhelp.org/pages/help-for-professionals1 Referral: to your designated Health Care Professional

If you are a South African

participant the following information applies:

Helpline Numbers: National Counselling Line 0861-322-322

Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety: 0800 567 567 Online Support: www.lifeline.org.za

Referral: to your designated Health Care Professional

If you have any questions or would like to know the final study results, please feel free to contact me using the contact details below.

Chane’ Roodt - [email protected]

Please retain the Debrief Sheet above, and keep for your records.

EMPLOYER / INSTITUTION - INFORMATION SHEET

To whom it may concern

I am a Postgraduate researcher currently studying at the University of Huddersfield.

I am doing a cross-cultural research study which aims to examine support workers experiences of bullying behaviour in an educational setting, including disciplinary methods and interventions strategies.

I am aiming to recruit approximately 5 support workers from America, South Africa, and Britain – and I would like to ask one of your colleagues to participate in the abovementioned research study.

Please be assured that I am only interested in the support workers experiences, attitudes and perceptions. I am not interested in specific details / institution names / or specific people.

I would also like to assure you that participation is voluntary, and withdrawal from the study can be done at any time by emailing the researcher ([email protected]) before the approximate deadline of 15-02-2013.

All data will be stored on a secure password protected server, separately from all other data. Data will also be anonymised at the earliest possible point, and all participants will be assigned a unique code / pseudonym. Data will also be destroyed at the earliest possible opportunity.

I can also confirm that all personal details will remain private at all times, only the researcher and 3 supervisors will know minimal personal information for a limited period of time (before data is anonymised.) Personal information will not be disclosed to anyone else at any time.

No significant implications for any affiliated institutions are predicted, as I am not interested in specific schools or specific people. I am only interested in gaining support workers experiences.

Below is a sample of some questions which may be asked:

 Do you think bullies / bully-victims suffer with ill health? If so, why?  In your opinion, what are the immediate effects of bullying?

 In your own experiences, what are the most effective and least effective discipline strategies?

Who can I contact for further information?

If you require any further information about the research, please contact me (at your convenience) on: Name : Chane Roodt