Cristina Gonzalez
Chemical Engineering and Paper Science
Miami University
President of Association of Latin and American Students
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc.
Cell (419) 367-9698
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De: Julio, Kathy (UMKC-Student) [[log in to unmask]]
Enviado el: jueves, 23 de abril de 2009 04:25 p.m.
Para: Gonzalez, Cristina Elena
Asunto: Survey Participation

Dear Cristina Gonzalez of the Association of Latin and American Students:



Hello! My name is Kathy Julio and I am a graduate student in the Counseling and Guidance Program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. I am currently conducting a research project with Dr. DC Wang to investigate the relationships between adult attachment, cultural factors, and the psychological well-being and adjustment of Latino populations.* Because there is little research that examines how cultural factors may affect the psychological well-being of Latinos, as an American Latina I believe this study is of great significance.

For this research project, I am looking for Latino adults who are 18 years or older to volunteer to fill out an on-line survey. This survey takes approximately 20-25 minutes to complete. Know that because no personally identifiable information is requested in this survey, the participants' responses are completely anonymous. After completing the survey, the participants can choose to enter a raffle to win one of five $40 gift cards at a popular retail store.

To assist us in this research project, you would simply forward/post the following email invitation of the survey to the campus members of the Association of Latin and American Students. Members who decide to participate in this survey study will then log on the web link indicated in the email and fill out the survey. If you could also write a few words to your members encouraging them to participate, that would be great.



We really would appreciate your help. The relationship between attachment and the Latino culture has not been researched so the findings will be of great significance to the field and, more importantly, to the Latino population.



Many thanks...Kathy



*This research has been approved by the UMKC SSIRB.

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Dear Members of the Association of Latin and American Students:



You are being invited to participate in an on-line research study conducted by a research team at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. This study intends to investigate the relationships between attachment, acculturation, familism, emotional expression and adjustment of Latino populations. Because little research has studied this area, your participation will provide valuable information for the field of Counseling Psychology to better understand the factors that influence Latino individuals' well-being.



You are eligible to participate only if you are 18 years or older and are an individual with Latino cultural backgrounds. This survey is available on line, and it takes approximately 25-30 minutes to complete. Because no personally identifying information is asked in this survey, your participation will be completely anonymous.  If you consider participating and would like to get more information, please log on the following web address and read the consent information carefully. After reading the consent information, if you decide to participate in this survey study, you will then select the "I want to participate in the study" button at the end of the consent, which will take you to the survey questions.



 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pd2sCO76dSd0k2NYC6pNTg_3d_3d <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pd2sCO76dSd0k2NYC6pNTg_3d_3d>



If you have problems with this link, please COPY AND PASTE the link onto your web browser (i.e., Google) to complete the survey.



As compensation for your participation time, upon completing the survey you will have the option of entering a raffle to win a $40.00 gift certificate (5 winners in total). To enter the drawing you will be asked to provide your name, email address, phone number, and postal address on a separate website so we can contact you if you win the drawing. This information will not be linked to your survey results and therefore all of your responses remain anonymous.



This research has been approved by the UMKC SSIRB. Should you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the principle investigator, Dr. Chia-Chih DC Wang, at (816) 235-2487 or [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>  with your questions and concerns.



We sincerely hope that you would decide to participate in this survey study. Your 30-minute investment will be a great help for us and more understanding about the Latino populations in the United States.



Again, the survey address is:



http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pd2sCO76dSd0k2NYC6pNTg_3d_3d <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=pd2sCO76dSd0k2NYC6pNTg_3d_3d>



If you have problems with this link, please COPY AND PASTE the link onto your web browser (i.e., Google) to complete the survey.



To reach more potential participants, please help us to forward this email invitation to any other Latino individuals who you believe might be interested in taking this on-line survey.



Thanks you very much in advance for your consideration and participation!



Best wishes,



Kathy Julio

Graduate Student Researcher

Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology

University of Missouri-Kansas City

For information and upcomming events please visit www.muohio.edu/alas