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Furniture Poverty (lack of essential household items) and the effect on the life chances of an individual.
Participant Information
Invitation Welcome to the survey. Before you decide if you would like to participate, take time to read the following information carefully and, if you wish, discuss it with others such as your family, friends or colleagues. Please ask a member of the research team, whose contact details can be found at the end of this information sheet, if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information before you make your decision. What is the purpose of the study? The overall aim of the study is to identify whether the lack of essential household items has an effect on the life of an individual, and if so what that effect is. The results of the study will be used to: · Understand the effect that lack of essential household items on the lives of those affected · Provide recommendations on how the information gathered can be used in developing the work of NewStarts · Help NewStarts explain their work better to the general public · Assist NewStarts when they apply for grants Why have I been chosen? You are taking part in this study as a member of the general public who may have experienced furniture poverty and therefore have invaluable experience that will help NewStarts develop its work. What will happen to me if I take part? If you agree to participate, you will be asked a number of questions relating to the ownership of essential items listed above. The survey will take approximately 15 minutes. All information collected from you will be stored, analysed, and reported in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018). No personal details about yourself will be required. The data will be kept for 5 years following the completion of the study, after which it will be destroyed. Do I have to take part? No. It is up to you to decide whether or not you wish to take part. You are free to withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason. Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential? Yes. Your personal data (name and contact details) will only be used if the researchers need to contact you to arrange study visits or collect data by phone. The data we collect will be stored in a secure document store (paper records) or electronically on a secure encrypted mobile device, password protected computer server or secure cloud storage device. To ensure the quality of the research, Aston University may need to access your data to check that the data has been recorded accurately. If this is required, your data will be treated as confidential by the individuals accessing your data. What are the possible benefits of taking part?
The research will add to the limited literature regarding the effect of furniture poverty on individual’s lives. What are the possible risks and burdens of taking part? The main burden is the time that you will spend being interviewed. If you agree to follow-up then there may be additional time required.
What will happen to the results of the study? The anonymized results will be shared with the company providing funding for this study. The results of this study may be published in scientific journals and/or presented at conferences. If the results of the study are published, your identity will remain confidential. A lay summary of the results of the study will be available for participants when the study has been completed and the researchers will ask if you would like to receive a copy.
Who is funding the research? The study is being funded by: NewStarts Who is organising this study and acting as data controller for the study? Aston University.
