Nurturing ChAMPs Study - About this Study

Who can participate in this research study?

We have a few criteria to ensure that we collect data from a wide range of people. To make sure that you are a good fit, we request that once you have read this information, you complete the screening questionnaire under the How to Participate tab on the left hand side, which will take 3 to 5 minutes. Your answers will help us to find out if you can take part.

If you meet our criteria, you will be immediately directed to the next step. At this stage, we will provide more specific information about the study. If you agree to participate after reading that information, you will be asked to electronically agree to an informed consent form. Once we have your consent, you will be directed to the study questionnaires about yourself and your child’s well-being.

If you do not meet the criteria to participate in this study, you will not be directed to the next step. The most common reason for not meeting our criteria is that we may already have enough volunteers who filled up the number of participants required at that time.

Are there any benefits for participants?

There is no direct benefit to you or your child as a result of participating in this study. However, your participation would assist to better understand the development of behavioural and emotional difficulties in children and adolescents, which may, in turn, help to improve their quality of life.

Are there any risks for participants?

There is no foreseeable risk of serious discomfort or harm to you or your child as a result of participating in this research study.

If you do experience any distress related to your participation while/after completing the questionnaires, we encourage you to visit the following website to find information about accessing mental health services in your area:

• checkpointorg.com/global

If you are in Australia you can contact Lifeline to get help by:

• Telephoning 13 11 44 (24 hours a day);
• or by using their online chat service at www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/online-services/crisis-chat (7pm to midnight Sydney time).

Ethics Approval

This study follows the guidelines of the ethical review process at The University of Queensland and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research of Australia. You are more than welcome to discuss your participation in this study with the project staff through their details provided in Contact Us.

If you would like to speak to an officer of the The University of Queensland not involved in this study, you may contact the Ethics Coordinator on +61 (07) 3365 3924. The University of Queensland’s approval number for this study is 2019001214 and it expires on December 30, 2020.

How will your confidentiality be protected?

Please be assured that yours and your child’s confidentiality will be securely protected at all times and no personally identifiable information will be requested. We also assure you that we will never publicly release your responses in a way that could identify you, your child, or any other family members. We will not use your information for any purpose outside of the research study.