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How are participants chosen?
Participants for interviews are selected based on their involvement in directorial
leadership roles in the Church Educational System in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Are there any risks for joining this study?
It is not anticipated that any physical discomfort will arise from participation in the
study.
However, time commitment may be an issue for potential participants. The total time
anticipated for participation in this project is approximately 3 hours including
preliminary overview of interview questions, interview, and post-interview transcript
checking. There will be no monetary compensation for participation in the project. A
copy of the study will be made available to all who wish to have a copy of the
findings, and is available through the researcher.
How will I benefit by participating in this study?
By participating in this research you will be contributing information to the scholarly
discussion on servant leadership. In addition, this project is intended to contribute to a
lack of scholarly research on the CES in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Your participation
will help to contribute to these areas. Your participation will also assist the researcher
in gaining her qualification in the area of education.
How will confidentiality be protected?
Due to the nature of the interviews and the relative ease of identification of interview
participants, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. You will have the option of having
your name stated in the final report or the option of using a pseudonym.
All interviews will be tape recorded and later transcribed by the researcher. A copy of
the transcript will be offered prior to analysis for participants to check for accuracy.
This is a chance to make clarifications, corrections or to withdraw any answers that
you feel may be of an uncomfortable nature.
If, prior to your acceptance of the transcripts, you wish to withdraw from participation
in the study, you are free to do so.
How do I join this study?
You may confirm your participation in this study by acknowledging to the researcher
in person or through contacting the researcher at the details listed below. Your
confirmation of participation must be received before the commencement of your
interview. This will ensure that information pertinent to participation can be received.
You will be asked to sign a Consent to Participation in Research form before
interview commencement.
What if I need more information?
You may obtain further information on this project by contacting the researcher at the
following details:
Lesley Cyril (AUT MEd student)