Dear ICA community,
I am Patrick Zhang, an incoming PhD student in Emerging Media Studies at Boston University. I am writing to recruit participants for my study on the well-being and media consumption of international LGBTQ+ students in the United States.
Survey Link: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bd8ztrEmEXaRmDk
Background & Goals: International LGBTQ+ students in the U.S. may experience identity conflict as they navigate their ethnocultural and LGBTQ+ identities, and we seek to examine this phenomenon with this national survey. We are here to hear your voice in this challenging time.
Eligibility: You will be eligible to participate in this study if you meet all of the following criteria:
Self-identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community;
Are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the U.S. (excluding online programs);
Self-identify as an international student (we are interested in lived experience rather than immigration status, meaning that you can still participate if you are not on a student visa but have grown up outside of the U.S.).
Procedure & Compensation: Participants will complete a 15-minute online questionnaire about your identities, mental well-being, and entertainment media use. Qualified participants will have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of 25 $10 Amazon gift cards.
Confidentiality: The main study questionnaire is anonymous. We share your concerns about the sensitivity of this study and make every technical effort to protect our participants.
If you have any questions: Please do not hesitate to email me at mohanz@bu.edu.
We look forward to hearing your voice!
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Patrick Mohan Zhang
Emerging Media Studies
College of Communication
Boston University
Boston, MA 02215
United States
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