PENN
STATE UNIVERSITY (NEW KENSINGTON CAMPUS)
Seeks your
participation in the federally funded study (by National Institute on
Aging)
Elderly
Immigrants: The Experience of Asian Indians
Explanation
of study
The study in which you may choose to participate is part of aging
research intended to understand the experience of late life immigration,
and adaptation to "new" culture.
If you agree to take part in this research, you will be contacted
by phone to arrange for a telephone interview at a time and telephone
number that is convenient for you.
Your participation in this research is expected to last no more
than an hour. In return for
your participation, you will receive by mail a check for $15 from Penn
State University.
Participant rights
Your participation is completely voluntary and confidential.
If at any point you do not wish to answer any of the questions or
would like to terminate the interview, you are completely free to do so.
Results will be reported in a statistical fashion which neither
identifies individuals nor telephone numbers.
Further, upon request, you may receive by mail a more detailed
explanation of the findings of this study.
1.
How do I know that you are not trying to sell me something or
that you are real?
The
National Indo-American Association for Senior Citizens (NIAASC) has
offered support with recruitment of participants for this important
study. If you have any
questions, please call Dr. Jyotsna Kalavar at Penn State University.
Her direct telephone number is (724)-334-6745.
Or, you can email her at jmk18@psu.edu
We
are happy to schedule an interview with you at a time that is convenient
for you.
2.
What
is the catch? Why are you paying me? Where is the $15 coming from?
This
project is sponsored and funded by the National Institute on Aging,
Bethesda, Maryland. Very
little is known about immigrant seniors from India, and your
participation
in this critical study is greatly appreciated.
As a token of appreciation for your valuable time and
contribution to this project, this payment is being made.
3.
How long will the interview take?
An
average interview is expected to last close to an hour, though this
could vary from person to person. Once
you have started the interview, you will find that the questions are
interesting and you have more to say than what you believed earlier.
4.
What are the questions about?
The
interviewer will ask you general questions about your lifestyle, your
everyday life, your program participation, your health, service access
and service utilization. This
study will NOT affect any services or benefits that you may be currently
receiving from the county, state or federal sources.
5.
Will others know what I said?
All
of your answers will remain completely confidential.
When the study results are reported, they will be indicated in a
group fashion. That is,
your answer will be combined with nearly hundred others, and the results
will be reported in percentages, averages or other statistics.
Upon request, you are entitled to a copy of the findings when
this study is over.
6.
When will I get the $15?
A
check for $15 will be mailed to you from Penn State University as our
token of appreciation for your time and efforts.
However, for mailing the check it is important that we have your
full name, address, and social security #.
Without this information, a check cannot be sent from Penn State
University.
7. I would like
to participate in the study. What
should I do?
Please
provide your name, address and telephone number to the individual who
provided this flyer to you. A
list will be compiled of all individuals who have volunteered to
participate in this study at Penn State University.
Of this list, 100 names will be randomly selected for
participation in this study.
8.
When will I be interviewed?
The
interviews will take place sometime between July and October of 2001. With this sheet, you will find enclosed a letter explaining
the project, and seeking your signed permission to participate in this
project. If you would like to participate in this study, please sign and mail the
Informed Consent Form using the pre-paid envelope.
Once your signed Informed Consent Form has been received, then
Dr. Kalavar will contact you by phone to set-up a telephone interview at
a time that is most convenient for you.
WE HOPE YOU WILL
BE A PARTICIPANT IN OUR STUDY!
THANK
YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.
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