Taking part in our research
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Research interviews for this project
We are exploring the experiences, thoughts, and wishes of young people regarding families, companionship, and the future. We are interested in speaking to people who:
- Are aged 25-40 years, and
- Were born and grew up in the UK, and
- Live in or around Edinburgh, and
- Are in a relationship with another person, and finally,
- Do not have any biologically-related children
We will explore people’s experiences and views using interviews and a set of questions about personal social networks.
What will taking part in an interview involve?
Participating in the study will involve being interviewed (face-to-face or online, depending on your preference).
Benefits and Risks of Participating
You will be contributing to helping us understand how young people think and feel about their personal lives and the future. Before deciding to take part, you will have an opportunity to meet and chat with one of the researchers. You will be able to ask any questions you have. You do not have to participate in the study and you can choose to stop participating at any point without any negative consequences. We will seek, as far as possible, to protect your privacy. We will not be paying people for participation in the research but we will be providing participants with a voucher worth £20 as a thank you for your time.
*To protect the anonymity of those who take part in the study, we are not naming the areas we are working in online or in publications. Please contact one of the research team to find out where we are based if you are interested in getting involved in the study, or want to find out more.