gambling in alberta - Research Services - University of Lethbridge
gambling in alberta - Research Services - University of Lethbridge
gambling in alberta - Research Services - University of Lethbridge
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2. Comorbidities. N<strong>in</strong>e questions that <strong>in</strong>quired about substance use, other addictive<br />
behaviour, stress, mental health, and physical health.<br />
3. Demographics. Marital status, educational atta<strong>in</strong>ment, employment status, personal<br />
<strong>in</strong>come, debt, immigrant status, ethnic/cultural orig<strong>in</strong>s, and community <strong>of</strong> residence.<br />
G1. Group<br />
General Population (1)<br />
Targeted (2)<br />
(Onl<strong>in</strong>e (3)<br />
SEIGA 2008 POPULATION SURVEY: CATI & ONLINE PANEL<br />
GROUP<br />
RECRUITMENT (CATI)<br />
R1. Hello. I’m ______________call<strong>in</strong>g from Consumer Contact on behalf <strong>of</strong> the Universities <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lethbridge</strong> and<br />
Alberta. We have a short study about <strong>gambl<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> Alberta. We are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> the op<strong>in</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> both nongamblers<br />
and gamblers. I would like to speak with the adult 18 or older whose birthday comes next. Is that person<br />
available?<br />
No (0) (arrange for callback)<br />
Yes (1)<br />
I’ll start by giv<strong>in</strong>g you a little bit <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>formation about this study. (Note: provided only if requested)<br />
It takes about 10-15 m<strong>in</strong>utes to complete for most people.<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this research is to help researchers understand the social and economic impact <strong>of</strong> <strong>gambl<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
this prov<strong>in</strong>ce.<br />
You do not have to answer questions you do not want to, and you can stop participation at any time.<br />
All <strong>in</strong>formation you provide is strictly confidential.<br />
We do not need to know your name, and your telephone number will be removed from the data set once all<br />
data collection is completed. Also, only group results will be reported when the study is published.<br />
This study has no known risks. However, some <strong>of</strong> the questions do ask about sensitive issues. Note:<br />
telephone numbers for appropriate local treatment resources will be provided to anyone <strong>in</strong> obvious distress at<br />
any po<strong>in</strong>t dur<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>terview.<br />
The data will be stored on a computer <strong>in</strong> a secure location at the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lethbridge</strong>. The only people<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g access to this data are members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Research</strong> Team, headed by Dr. Robert Williams <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Lethbridge</strong>.<br />
If you have any questions regard<strong>in</strong>g this study, you can contact Dr. Robert Williams at 403-382-7128.<br />
This study has received ethics clearance through the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lethbridge</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Research</strong> Ethics.<br />
Questions about your rights as a participant <strong>in</strong> this research may be addressed to the Office <strong>of</strong> <strong>Research</strong><br />
<strong>Services</strong>, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lethbridge</strong> (403-329-2747).<br />
If you are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> see<strong>in</strong>g the F<strong>in</strong>al Report for this study, it will be available from the Alberta Gam<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>Research</strong> Institute website <strong>in</strong> July 2010.<br />
Subject L<strong>in</strong>e: New Survey From <strong>Research</strong>ByNet<br />
RECRUITMENT (ONLINE)<br />
Intro <strong>of</strong> e-mail:<br />
We currently have a short survey about <strong>gambl<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> Alberta be<strong>in</strong>g conducted by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lethbridge</strong>. We<br />
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