What does 'taking part' involve?
You will be asked to take part in an interview where I will meet with you at a time and place that we agree on to talk about your tattoos (If the current COVID-19 pandemic means that meeting face to face is not an option, then an online meeting can be arranged). With your consent, the interview will be taped, and photo images will be taken of your tattoos (this will make it easier when the research is being written up). Once your interview is finished, I will type it up and return it to you along with your tattoo photo images so that you will have a chance to see what you have said, and to make changes if you wish. You will also be able to withdraw at any time before the research is completed if you change your mind. You will be given full access to the final research report.
If you answer yes to all of the following things, you would be a perfect candidate to participate in this research
What are the possible risks of taking part in this research?
There is very little risk around taking part. One thing for you to think about is the possibility that some of what you share may be of a sensitive nature and cause you some discomfort e.g. a tattoo that symbolises the loss of a loved one. If this does occur, I will check with you to see if you would like to take a break or stop talking about that topic and move onto the next one. If you do experience some discomfort and would like to talk to someone about this, you will be provided with contact details of some free online counselling services.
Another thing to think about is that while every effort will be made to keep your identity anonymous, there is the possibility that someone reading a publication from this research may recognise you through a direct quote and/or an image of your tattoo. If, when you receive a copy of your interview and tattoo photo images, you decide that you would not like part or all of this information to be included in any publications, your wishes will be respected.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
By taking part in this project you will receive digital photos of your tattoos, along with a written narrative of what you shared at your interview. This will be a personal record of the meaning that you gave to your tattoos at this time.
Through the publication of the results from this research it is hoped that people will gain some insight into how people are positioning their social identity and sense of belonging in Aotearoa New Zealand today.
Through the publication of the results from this research it is hoped that policy makers, funders, and people in the social service sector will be more informed as they consider ways to enhance social identity and belonging in society today.
This research may reduce some of the stigma that seems to exist about tattoos.
What will happen if you decide to withdraw?
If you decide to withdraw, all the information collected from you will be destroyed and will not be used in the research. The only exception to this is if you withdraw after the research has been written up and submitted to the University of Queensland. By that time the research project would have been completed.
Would you like to participate?
If you are interested in taking part, just click on the 'Get in Touch' link below, fill in your details, and I will get in contact with you. Then I will email you an 'Information Sheet' with more details about the research, and you will be able to ask me any questions that you may have.
You will be asked to take part in an interview where I will meet with you at a time and place that we agree on to talk about your tattoos (If the current COVID-19 pandemic means that meeting face to face is not an option, then an online meeting can be arranged). With your consent, the interview will be taped, and photo images will be taken of your tattoos (this will make it easier when the research is being written up). Once your interview is finished, I will type it up and return it to you along with your tattoo photo images so that you will have a chance to see what you have said, and to make changes if you wish. You will also be able to withdraw at any time before the research is completed if you change your mind. You will be given full access to the final research report.
If you answer yes to all of the following things, you would be a perfect candidate to participate in this research
- You are over the age of 18 years (as this is the age required by many local authorities before a person can get a tattoo without parental consent).
- The tattoos you wish to talk about are located in places that are visible to the public when wearing togs.
- The tattoos you wish to talk about are of a contemporary nature (i.e they are not traditional tattoos like ‘ta moko’).
- You are not a friend of the researcher.
- You are available to meet face to face.
- You consent to an interview which is audio-recorded.
- You consent to the tattoos that you are talking about being photographed. The interview will directly relate to the tattoos – having the tattoo photo available to me will make it easier when I write up my research.
- You have an email address where I can email you more information about the research.
- You are a New Zealand citizen residing in Aotearoa New Zealand.
What are the possible risks of taking part in this research?
There is very little risk around taking part. One thing for you to think about is the possibility that some of what you share may be of a sensitive nature and cause you some discomfort e.g. a tattoo that symbolises the loss of a loved one. If this does occur, I will check with you to see if you would like to take a break or stop talking about that topic and move onto the next one. If you do experience some discomfort and would like to talk to someone about this, you will be provided with contact details of some free online counselling services.
Another thing to think about is that while every effort will be made to keep your identity anonymous, there is the possibility that someone reading a publication from this research may recognise you through a direct quote and/or an image of your tattoo. If, when you receive a copy of your interview and tattoo photo images, you decide that you would not like part or all of this information to be included in any publications, your wishes will be respected.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
By taking part in this project you will receive digital photos of your tattoos, along with a written narrative of what you shared at your interview. This will be a personal record of the meaning that you gave to your tattoos at this time.
Through the publication of the results from this research it is hoped that people will gain some insight into how people are positioning their social identity and sense of belonging in Aotearoa New Zealand today.
Through the publication of the results from this research it is hoped that policy makers, funders, and people in the social service sector will be more informed as they consider ways to enhance social identity and belonging in society today.
This research may reduce some of the stigma that seems to exist about tattoos.
What will happen if you decide to withdraw?
If you decide to withdraw, all the information collected from you will be destroyed and will not be used in the research. The only exception to this is if you withdraw after the research has been written up and submitted to the University of Queensland. By that time the research project would have been completed.
Would you like to participate?
If you are interested in taking part, just click on the 'Get in Touch' link below, fill in your details, and I will get in contact with you. Then I will email you an 'Information Sheet' with more details about the research, and you will be able to ask me any questions that you may have.
