Questionnaire Study (LINK)
This questionnaire study is part of a four-year project entitled “Parenthood: A Study of Lived Experience”. The project is a philosophical investigation of what it is like to be a parent, in all its diversity. It is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and started on December 1st, 2024. The aim of the project is to better understand what is unique about being a parent and how being and becoming a parent affects our experience of ourselves, other people, and the broader world.
Information
Can I participate?
Anyone over the age of 18 and who is currently a parent or primary caregiver is invited to complete the questionnaire.
Do I have to take part?
No—participation is entirely voluntary. After you have read this information sheet, you will be asked to tick a box to give your consent to participate. Even after you have consented to participate, you will have the option to leave the study and/or withdraw your responses.
What will happen if I don't want to carry on with the study?
You are free to leave the questionnaire at any time. If you have partially completed the questionnaire, responses will be deleted after 7 days of inactivity.
Will I have access to research outputs?
Participants will have access to research outputs through: (a) the project website: https://sites.google.com/view/dylantrigg/research; (b) a university repository; (c) publications that result from the study.
Are there any risks, burdens, or benefits associated with my participation?
This study will encourage you to reflect upon your experience of parenthood; there are no evident risks involved. Participating in the questionnaire involves the minor burden of giving up your time to complete it. Please keep in mind that you can spend as much or as little time as you like on answering the questions. Although there are no concrete benefits associated with participation in the survey, some may find it helpful to have the opportunity to reflect on and share their experience of parenthood.
Data Management
Will I be identified in any research outputs?
You will not be identified in any research outputs and all responses will be completely anonymised. We ask that you do not include any identifying information in your responses, but this will be carefully checked by the lead researcher. We may include details such as your age, gender, and nationality, but any information that could identify you or others will be removed.
Will you share my answers with 3rd parties?
By consenting to participate in this study, you are agreeing to the indefinite re-use and unlimited sharing of anonymised data. Anonymised answers will be made freely available to other researchers and the general public. Anonymised answers may also be quoted in full or in part in publications.
How will you keep my data secure?
Your responses will be collected through Qualtrics. All data in Qualtrics is encrypted in transit using Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS). Only the PI will have access to the data on Qualtrics. Hard copies of anonymised responses will be stored in a locked cabinet in a locked project office. Copies will be destroyed once the project ends. Electronic copies will be kept indefinitely and for at least ten years. These copies will arrive in a dedicated, encrypted email account, managed by the PI. Only the PI will have access to the account. The PI will check responses carefully, delete any details that could potentially identify a specific individual (the respondent or someone else). Your Data will be deleted after 10 years. More Information about your rights can be found at https://www.ceu.edu/privacy.
Will you transfer my data internationally?
Your data will be collected using Qualtrics. Qualtrics generally processes all EU data in the EU, and does not transfer this data out of the EU. Please refer to this page for more information: https://www.qualtrics.com/support/survey-platform/getting-started/qualtrics-gdpr-compliance/
Further information
The Research Team
The research team consists of a principal investigator (Dr. Dylan Trigg) who is based at the Department of Philosophy, Central European University, Vienna.
Who should I contact if I have a question, concern, or complaint?
If you have a question, concern, or complaint you can contact Dr. Trigg at: triggd@ceu.edu
Ethical approval
Ethical approval has been awarded for this project from the Central European University Ethical Research Committee.