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F.-Informed-Consent-Form_Quali (1)
UM Tagum College
Mabini Street, Tagum City
Telefax: (084) 655-96071/Local 128
We are glad that you are here today. Thank you for your willingness to
participate in our study. We are here today to ask you some questions whose
answers will be used in our study entitled: “CLANDESTINE LOVER: A
NARRATIVE STUDY OF SINGLE WOMEN IN ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP
WITH MARRIED MAN”.
Please be informed that our session may last from 45 minutes to one hour.
During our session, you will be answering some questions regarding your
personal experiences as single women in a romantic relationship with married
man. However, you have the freedom whether to answer or not to answer the
questions that we will be asking. Rest assured that the records of the interview
would be kept with confidentiality. All the participants’ names will be coded in
order to hide your identity. Before the interview proper, you may ask clarifications
regarding the conduct of the interview.
1.1. Can you share the events or experiences that prompted you to have a
romantic relationship with a married man?
1.2. What emotions and thoughts do you associate with your experiences in
the relationship?
1.3. How do you perceive the beginning and progression of your relationship
with a married man?
1.4. What challenges or conflicts do you encounter about being involved with a
married man, and how did you manage them?
2.1. How do your personal beliefs, values, and past experiences shape your
perspective on engaging in a relationship with a married man?
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UM Tagum College
Mabini Street, Tagum City
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2.2. In what ways do your societal norms and expectations about relationships
influence your decisions and chances in such a relationship?
2.3. How does your cultural background affect your views and choices regarding
involvement with a married man?
2.4. What role do your social circle and community play in supporting or
challenging your engagement in a relationship with a married man?
3.1. Can you share any experiences in a relationship when you had to confront
complex emotions? What approaches did you take to address those feelings, and what
insights or changes resulted from the situation?
3.2. How can you narrate your decision-making processes when confronted with
ethical dilemmas in the relationship?
3.3. What coping strategies do your recount for handling emotional and ethical
challenges in these relationships?
3.4. How do you feel about your journey overall? Did you come to any insights
or realizations?
3.5. If you could give a piece of advice to people who are in the same situations as
you or who are thinking about it, what would it be?
INFORMED CONSENT
The following will provide you the information about the study that will help you
decide whether or not you wish to participate. If you agree to participate, please
be aware that you are free to withdraw at any point throughout the duration of the
study without any penalty.
In this study, all information you provide will remain confidential and will not be
associated with your name. Your participation is solicited yet voluntary. If, for any
reason, you do not feel comfortable, you may refuse to answer and receive credit
for the time you participated, and your information will be discarded. In addition,
your participation in this study will require approximately 40 minutes. When this
interview is complete, you will be furnished with a copy of your responses. You
are also free to ask any question regarding the results of the study.
By submitting this form, you are indicating that you have read the description of
the study, are over 18 years old, and that you agree to the terms described.
If you have further questions concerning this study, or would like a copy of this
consent letter, please feel free to contact us through phone or email at:
Phone: 09559314610/09105535867
E-mail: [email protected]
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I agree to participate in the research study. I understand the purpose and nature
of this study and I am participating voluntarily. I understand that I can withdraw
from the study at any time, without any penalty or consequences.
Yes
No