My Project

I am looking for women who have served or are retired from the CAF to share their experiences as part of my study. You must not be currently serving in the CAF. Participation involves two processes:

1. Part One: Answering open-ended questions, in a questionnaire format, about your lived experiences, perspectives on femininity, and thoughts on how gender norms shaped your career. And if you choose to participate:

2. Part Two: An online interview with the researcher. This study uses photo-elicitation, a method that invites you to use your own photos to inspire meaningful conversations. By reflecting on your military journey through two photos—one from the beginning of your CAF career and the other from the end—we will uncover new insights and connections. Photos will not be included in my dissertation. They are part of the photo-elicitation interviews and will not be published, shared, or presented in any form.

Your insights will help uncover experiences women face in the CAF and highlight the potential value of more inclusive organizational practices.

What You Need to Know:

• Participation is voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time up until the questionnaire is submitted.

• Your identity will remain confidential, and any data you provide will be anonymized.

• The interviews will be conducted online and will take approximately 2–3 hours in total.

• The Royal Roads University Research Ethics Board has approved this research. This research is being conducted independently from the CAF.

Why Participate?

By sharing your story, you’ll help shape research to improve inclusivity and create a more equitable environment for servicewomen in the CAF.

How to Get Involved:

If you’re interested in participating, please complete the registration form found here:  Register Now!

If you meet the selection criteria and are chosen to participate in the research, you will be contacted and provided with additional information, along with a link to the survey. Before beginning the survey, please take a moment to review the Informed Consent and Survey Preamble that will be provided for more detailed information.

You may also:  📧 Email me at stempleman26@gmail.com

The enrollment deadline is August 15, 2025, or whenever sufficient numbers of volunteers are obtained.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to important research on gender dynamics in the CAF. Your voice matters!