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Information Sheet for Study 3<br />

School of Psychology<br />

Birkbeck College<br />

University of London<br />

London<br />

WC1E 7HX<br />

0207 7631 6520<br />

PhD investigation: Developmental Crisis and the Self in Early Adulthood<br />

Information Sheet<br />

This PhD study is investigating the nature and developmental effects of crisis<br />

episodes experienced in early adulthood. I have already conducted two rounds of<br />

interviews, and this is the third and final study. Dr. Jonathan Smith<br />

(ja.smith@bbk.ac.uk) is supervising the project.<br />

For an episode to qualify for inclusion it should meet the following criteria:<br />

• It must be considered by you as a time of crisis<br />

• It occurred between the ages of 27 and 37<br />

• It lasted between several months and several years<br />

• It disrupted both work life and home life<br />

• It occurred at least a year ago<br />

• You experienced significant and prolonged stress and emotional difficulty<br />

during it<br />

• It did not involve a bereavement<br />

• It did not involve a chronic or life-threatening illness or health condition on<br />

your part<br />

If you can determine such an episode in your life, and you would be willing to<br />

confidentially discuss this episode, then please contact me on my phone number or<br />

email address below. Interviews are 45-minutes long, and are conducted in the<br />

comfort and privacy of your home or in my office at Birkbeck. Participation requires<br />

two such interviews.<br />

Your name would not be attached to any published material – the process is<br />

completely confidential. While interviews will be taped for analysis purposes, only<br />

the researcher will hear the tape and all names and place names will be changed.<br />

Feel free to contact me to discuss any issues further.<br />

Regards,<br />

Olly Robinson<br />

Phone: 07939 158686<br />

Email: o.robinson@ psychology.bbk.ac.uk<br />

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