USask College of Kinesiology - Research Opportunity
WOMEN ATHLETES NEEDED FOR RESEARCH IN:
FOSTERING THE FIERCE INNER FAN:
Understanding How Women Athletes Prefer to Learn and Practice Self-Compassion
We are looking for volunteers to take part in a study of understanding how and when women athletes would prefer to learn and practice self-compassion.
You are invited to participate in this study if you:
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Identify as a woman
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Are between the ages of 16-35 years old
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Are a competitive athlete (i.e., competed in one sport above recreational within the last 12 months)
As a participant in this study, you would be asked to:
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Complete online demographic survey
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Phase 1: take part in a virtual focus group (60 minutes) to discuss ways you want to learn and practice self-compassion
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Phase 2: take part in an in-person town hall (60-90 minutes) to provide more detail on initial focus group findings
For more information about this study, or to participate in the study, please contact:
Karissa Johnson M. Sc., Research Coordinator, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan thrivinginsport@usask.ca
Dr. Leah Ferguson Ph.D., Associate Professor, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan (306) 966-1093, leah.ferguson@usask.ca
You will be compensated for your time
This study has been approved by the University of Saskatchewan Behavioural Research Ethics Board
