Module 3: Participant Interview Consent Form

Informed consent form for participation in a work based research project/inquiry.

The title of the inquiry is: Wellbeing of a Performer

The purpose of this document is to make explicit the nature of the proposed involvement between the researcher and the person or organisation agreeing to supply information (the participants) and to record that the research participants understand and are satisfied with the proposed arrangements.

The researcher/inquirer:

The inquirer leading this research is Bethany Huckle

Contact details;

Mob: 079809478553 Email: hucklebethany@gmail.com

Her supervisor for the project is: Dr. Adesola Akinleye who can be reached by e-mail a.akinleye@mdx.ac.uk

The Inquiry: The purpose of the inquiry is to further the understanding of myself and others within my industry with regards to Wellbeing, by exploring topics revolved around fitness, health and nutrition. It is my intention to highlight to other performer’s different tools and methods that they apply to enhance their wellbeing.

What participation in the study will involve: Participants will be asked to attend one interview of up to 60 mins duration. The interview will be recorded on audiotape, then stored on a password protected computer. It is understood that the interviewee is free to decline to answer any question, to terminate the interview at any time and to require that any section or the whole of the recording be deleted.

Use of data: The aim will be to present the research along with data collected in other parts of the study. If so requested, the Researcher/inquirer will refrain from using data that the participant considers sensitive. The participants can request to be given copies of any publications based on the research if needed.

Anonymity of participants: All information acquired will be treated as confidential. Unless specifically agreed otherwise, references in publications, talks etc to particular organisations, individuals etc will be anonymised and features which might make identification easy will be removed.

Declaration by the research subject(s):

I/We have read and am/are satisfied with the arrangements as set out above.

Signature of participant(s) Date

Researcher's signature: Date