Consent Form

Young adults attending peer support groups for people living with bipolar

We are asking if you would like to take part in a research project to investigate the impact on young adults (18-30 years) of attending peer support groups for people living with bipolar.

Before you consent to participate in the study, we ask that you read the participant information sheet and enter ‘yes’ or ‘no’ for each of the statements below

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Statement 1 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I confirm that I have read the Participant Information Sheet and fully understand what is expected of me within this study.

Statement 2 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I confirm that I have had the opportunity to ask any questions and to have them answered.

Statement 3 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I understand that my interview will be recorded using Microsoft Teams and then made into an anonymised written transcript.

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Statement 4 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I understand that the Microsoft Teams recordings will be deleted as soon as they have been transcribed.

Statement 5 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time without giving any reason, without any impact on the care I receive.

Statement 6 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I understand that once my data has been anonymised and incorporated into themes, it might not be possible to withdraw it, though every attempt will be made to extract it up to the point of analysis.

Statement 7 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I understand that the information from my interview will be pooled with other participants’ responses, anonymised and may be published; all reasonable steps will be taken to protect the anonymity of the participants involved in this project and no identifiable information will be used.

Statement 8 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I consent to information and quotations from my interview being anonymised and used in reports, conferences and training events.

Statement 9 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I understand that the researcher will discuss data with their supervisor as needed.

Statement 10 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I understand that any information I give will remain confidential and anonymous unless the researcher thinks there is a risk of imminent harm to myself or others, in which case the researcher may need to share it.

Statement 11 *--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I consent to Lancaster University keeping anonymised written transcriptions of the interview for 10 years after the study has finished.

Statement 12--- Select Choice ---YesNo

I would like to receive a summary of the study’s findings.

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Type your name if you are not able to sign the physical form. If you have any questions or queries before signing the consent form, please speak to the researcher.

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