Participation Requested – Research Study

You are invited to participate in a research study  focused on investigating supervisee non-disclosure in counselors-in-training. This is a correlational study. Study ProceduresIf you agree to take part in the study, it will require you to complete a brief anonymous survey online. It is estimated that you will be a part of this study for approximately 10 minutes. Approximately 120 volunteers will participate in this study. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any time with no penalty to you.Please click on the link below to participate in the online survey:  https://niu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_896MptwbwhC6u4SPotential Benefits Although you may not receive direct benefit from your participation in this study, others may ultimately benefit from the knowledge obtained in this study.                          Foreseeable RisksThis project is unlikely to have more than minimal risk, or any risk greater than that encountered in your routine daily activities. Participation or not in the study will have no effect on your grades, class standing, or graduation.Costs to YouThere will be no costs to you for participation in this research study.CompensationIf you are part of this study, your email address will be entered in a drawing to win a $40 Amazon gift card.  ConfidentialityYou will not be identified in any reports on this study. Results of the study will be reported in aggregate form only. Records will be kept confidential to the extent provided by federal, state, and local law.

This study is being conducted by Drs. Dana Isawi at Northern Illinois University, Elvita Kondili at University of Detroit Mercy, and Claudia Interiano-Shverdecker at University of Texas at San Antonio. If you have any questions about this study now or in the future, you may contact Dr. Dana Isawi (disawi@niu.edu). If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Northern Illinois University Institutional Review Board at (815) 753-8588.