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Do I have to take part?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Participation is voluntary. A copy of the following information will be provided within your consent form if you do decide to take part. You can decide to withdraw at any time without giving a reason or you can decide not to answer a particular question.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Basis for selecting participants<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Participants can volunteer (self-selecting sample) to participate in projects. Some projects will be open to all students, others will be more targeted, and for these\u00a0projects’\u00a0emails will be sent to the target population.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does participating involve?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

You and your friend will have an hour to discuss six (6) key topics, e.g., becoming, belonging, confidence, happiness, journey, and success. You will have a ten (10) minutes to discuss each card, before moving on to the next one.\u00a0 This is repeated until you have covered all six (6) cards. You do not have to share anything you are uncomfortable with and can go as in-depth into the topics as you like. You may be asked to discuss the topics in a particular context e.g., in relation to your course. You may discuss the cards in any order. There are no wrong answers and everything you choose to share is valid. If you struggle to speak about the topics for the full ten (10) minutes, there are prompt questions to help you. Your conversation will be recorded.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two ways to participate in this research however, currently we are only conducting the Listening Rooms project online:<\/span><\/p>\n

On campus<\/span><\/h2>\n

You will attend one of our dedicated Listening Pods (or an alternative private space) at either Adsetts or Collegiate Library. These are dedicated spaces for you to share your experiences and for the University to listen; and are protected and private spaces. <\/span><\/p>\n

When on campus, you are expected to return the equipment and the data to the Hallam Help desk from which it was collected. All equipment should be in the same condition by the end of your session as it was at the start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Online<\/span><\/h2>\n

You will participate in a virtual Listening Room online through Blackboard Collaborate (BBC).<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you and your friend have completed and returned your consent forms, you will be sent on outlook invite to your student email address with the BBC link to join the session. You will be briefed by the researcher on how to navigate through the discussion cards presented on screen, and how to begin recording the conversation. The researcher will then leave the session so you can start your conversation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How often will I have to take part, and for how long?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Your conversation should last for sixty (60) minutes. You will also be briefed beforehand (by the researcher) and will be required to complete a debrief form afterwards. The total time commitment is a maximum of ninety (90) minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have already completed a Listening Room, but you see recruitment for another theme (e.g.\u00a0Black History Month, or Pride) and you feel you would like to contribute, you may take part again, provided that this conversation is with a different friend.\u00a0If you choose to take part in another Listening Room, you will need to email us (listeningrooms@shu.ac.uk<\/a>) to ensure the team is aware. If the project you are participating in is offering an incentive, this is so we can issue your voucher to you.\u00a0You may take part in a maximum of two Listening Rooms per academic year. If you exceed this limit, you will not receive additional\u00a0incentives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are there any possible risks or disadvantages in taking part?<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

During your conversation, you or your friend may speak about sensitive topics (if you choose), which could impact your wellbeing. You will receive a follow-up email, signposting you to free support services that are available at Hallam:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n