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CONFIDENTIALITY: All information obtained about Primary Researcher and notify her of the condition. The
you in this study is strictly confidential unless disclosure researcher will require a brief explanation of the problem,
is required by law. The results of this study may be used and if the problem is correlated with the participation in
in reports, presentations and publications, but the resear- the research, will then provide you with a list of approved
cher will not include any identifying information that counselors in your area. You will be required to sign a
would connect you to the study or specific results. release of information for the therapist of your choice,
so the therapist can receive a bill from the therapist, and
DISCOMFORT AND RISKS FROM PARTICIPATION: pay for your services directly. The researchers will provi-
If you choose to participate in this study, you will be de full compensation for up to ten individual or family
asked questions about your sexual attractions, behaviors, sessions total. As a participant, you have up to six months
and identities. Answering these questions may bring up after your direct participation to contact the researchers
uncomfortable or disturbing emotions or thoughts. In will such complaints, in order to receive compensation.
addition, you will be completing two psychological inst- After that window of time has passed, complaints will no
ruments. Again, certain questions may create discomfort longer be considered. You can contact the Primary Re-
or disturbing feelings or thoughts. If these negative emo- searcher alyssav@gmail.com or 318-990-2803.
tions or thoughts become overwhelming and you deter-
mine that you are not able to complete the survey, you are APPROVAL OF RESEARCH: This research project has
free to stop at any time. If you require further assistance been approved by the Human Subjects Review Commit-
with emerging disturbance or distress, you may also con- tee of the School of Psychology and Counseling, Denver
tact the Researcher who will provide you with some re- Seminary.
sources and recommendations for support. And, as with
any research, there is some possibility that you may be VOLUNTARY CONSENT: Participation in this research
subject to risks that have not yet been identified. If you study is totally voluntary, and your consent is required
have concerns about your participation in the study, you before you can participate.
are encouraged to discuss them with the Primary Resear- 1. I have read this form and understand the above de-
cher named below. scription of this study and its risks and benefits. I have
EXPECTED BENEFITS: Each family will receive $50.00 had an opportunity to ask questions and have had them
in the form of cash, for participating in the research to all answered. I hereby acknowledge the above and give
completion. Should you have to drop out at anytime, for my voluntary consent for participation in this study.
any reason, this monetary compensation will not be gi- 2. I also understand that if I participate, I may withdraw
ven. After completing the interview, should you ask for at anytime without penalty.
your results to be withdrawn from the study, the mone- 3. I also understand that I must be 18 years or older in
tary compensation will be recouped at that time. Other order to participate in this study, or have the consent of
possible rewards for participating in this research could my guardian if I am under the age of 18.
be the possible benefit of knowing that you have con- 4. I understand that should I have any questions about
tributed to the advancement of the understanding of a this research I should contact the following:
child’s attachment to his/her caregiver and its effect on Primary Researcher: Alyssa Voglewede alyssa.
the moral development in children. voglewede@my.densem.edu

FREEDOM TO WITHDRAW: You may choose to not Secondary Researcher: Brooke Vincent brooke.vincent@
participate or to stop participation in this study at any my.densem.edu
time without penalty. Even if you say YES now, you are
free to say NO later by contacting the Primary Resear- Participant’s Signature __________Date: ____________
cher.
Participant’s Signature___________Date: ___________
COMPENSATION FOR ILLNESS AND INJURY: If you RESEARCHER’S STATEMENT: I certify that I have exp-
agree to participate in the research, your consent to this lained the nature and purpose of this research, including
document does not waive any of your legal rights. How- benefits, risks, costs, and any experimental procedures. I
ever, in the event of any adverse effect occurring, neither have described the rights and protections afforded to hu-
Denver Seminary nor the researchers are able to give you man subjects and have done nothing to pressure, coerce,
any money, insurance coverage, free medical care, or any or falsely entice this subject into participating. I am aware
other compensation for such injury. In the event that you of my obligations under state and federal laws, and pro-
suffer injury as a result of participation in this research mise compliance. I have answered the subject‘s questions
project, you may contact the Primary Researcher at alys- and have encouraged her to ask additional questions at
sav@gmail.com or 318-990-2803. any time during the course of this study.
COMPENSATION FOR EMOTIONAL DISTUR- Researcher’s Signature __________Date: ____________
BANCE: If you agree to participate in this research, and
feel participating caused you or your family emotional
disturbance that requires help, you are able to contact the

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