Be interviewed to help our research exploring people’s experiences of Samaritans helpline, email, or face-to-face services in Ireland.
Exploring people’s experiences of using Samaritans Ireland’s services
Please read the information below, which will help you choose to participate in the above titled research study. If you agree to take part, please contact me at the email address below.
Purpose of the Study.
This qualitative element of this study will explore people’s experiences of the Samaritans Ireland’s helpline, email, or face-to-face service (in the Republic of Ireland)
What will the study involve?
This study involves discussing your experiences as part of an online, recorded interview hosted over Microsoft Teams. This will be facilitated by a researcher from UCC who is a registered mental health nurse.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to take part?
No – participation is completely voluntary. You also have the right to withdraw your participation at any point during data collection, and for up to the point of submission of the report on the findings from the study. All information you have provided will be removed.
Will my information be confidential?
Yes: we will ensure that no clues to your identity appear in our reports.
What will happen to the information I give?
The recorded interviews will be transcribed and then the original recordings will be deleted. The information from the qualitative study will go into a report. The study may be published in research journals and presented at academic conferences. For the duration of the study, all data will be securely stored on an encrypted work computer. On completion of the project, information will be kept for a minimum of ten years and then all interview transcripts will be deleted.
What are the possible disadvantages of taking part?
Reflecting on experiences using Samaritans’ services might be distressing. If you experience any distress caused by participation in the study, please contact us (details listed below) or you may to refer to our list of verified supports that will be provided to you after the interview.
Who has reviewed this study?
The Social Research Ethics Committee of University College Cork.
If you wish to take part in this study, please contact Dr Johnny Goodwin:
[email protected]