APPENDIX 3 Participation Information Statement and Consent Form – Participant Information Statement Re-thinking media and sexuality education Principal Investigator Professor Kath Albury, Swinburne University of Technology, Dept. of Media & Communication. The Project: You are invited to take part in a research study. You have been invited because you have previously expressed interest in professional development in the area of sexual health, sexuality education and/or media practices. young people’s To participate in this project you need to meet the following inclusion criteria: A professional educator, health service provider and/or board member of a government or organisation focused on sexual health, sexuality education and/or digital media (aged 18 or older). The research study is aiming to discover how different practical and theoretical approaches to understanding sexuality and the media might build the capacity of policy makers, educators and health promotion workers, youth workers, and other professionals who need to engage with young media practices (such as sexting and selfies) as part of their job. people’s Participation: If you decide to take part in the research we would Invite you to: Participate in a three-hour professional development workshop at [Family Planning Victoria/Alannah and Madeline Foundation address], and Complete two short anonymous surveys immediately before and after the workshop. Benefits: This evidence-based workshop is designed to build your professional capacity to engage with young digital media cultures within your workplace context. The researchers want to learn more people’s about current professional approaches to engaging with youth media practices, with the aim of developing recommendations for policy and practice in this area. This study will inform future and in-service professional development resources. You will be provided with a copy of workshop resources, and a short report based on the project’s findings will be available via Swinburne University of Technology, Alannah and Madeline Foundation and Family Planning Victoria websites (and associated social media accounts) from August 2018. Risks: You may find the workshop is not useful or relevant to your professional role, or your organisation. Taking part in research is voluntary. You may choose not to take part, or you may leave the workshop. If you decide not to take part in this research, your decision will have no effect on your relationship with Swinburne University of Technology, the Alannah and Madeline Foundation or Family Planning Victoria.
APPENDIX 3 – Participation Information Statement and Consent Form Participant Information Statement Re-thinking media and sexuality education Principal Investigator Professor Kath Albury, Swinburne University of Technology, Dept. of Media & Communication. The Project: You are invited to take part in a research study. You have been invited because you have previously expressed interest in professional development in the area of sexual health, sexuality education and/or young people’s media practices. To participate in this project you need to meet the following inclusion criteria: A professional educator, health service provider and/or board member of a government or organisation focused on sexual health, sexuality education and/or digital media (aged 18 or older). The research study is aiming to discover how different practical and theoretical approaches to understanding sexuality and the media might build the capacity of policy makers, educators and health promotion workers, youth workers, and other professionals who need to engage with young people’s media practices (such as sexting and selfies) as part of their job. Participation: If you decide to take part in the research we would Invite you to: Participate in a three-hour professional development workshop at [Family Planning Victoria/Alannah and Madeline Foundation address], and Complete two short anonymous surveys immediately before and after the workshop. Benefits: This evidence-based workshop is designed to build your professional capacity to engage with young people’s digital media cultures within your workplace context. The researchers want to learn more about current professional approaches to engaging with youth media practices, with the aim of developing recommendations for policy and practice in this area. This study will inform future and in-service professional development resources. You will be provided with a copy of workshop resources, and a short report based on the project’s findings will be available via Swinburne University of Technology, Alannah and Madeline Foundation and Family Planning Victoria websites (and associated social media accounts) from August 2018. Risks: You may find the workshop is not useful or relevant to your professional role, or your organisation. Taking part in research is voluntary. You may choose not to take part, or you may leave the workshop. If you decide not to take part in this research, your decision will have no effect on your relationship with Swinburne University of Technology, the Alannah and Madeline Foundation or Family Planning Victoria.
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