Research: Hello. We are graduate students in the Child Development and Family Science program at Central Washington University. As a part of our Research Methods course, we are conducting a survey on self-esteem within the disability community. We would appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete these questions.

Purpose: This research is examining the relationship of media representation and self-esteem of people with visible, physical disabilities (PWVPD)]. This knowledge can help individuals within the media provide more accurate representation of the disability community.

Procedure: This survey should only take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete, and is completely online.

Risks/Benefits: All of the questions are self-report and assess your own opinions and experience. There are limited anticipated risks. However, some of the questions ask about your disability and self-esteem and may cause discomfort or negative feelings. You may stop participating at any time if you feel uncomfortable, and there are resources provided at the end of the survey.

Confidentiality: All of the information you provide will be anonymous. Reasonable and appropriate safeguards have been used in the creation of the web-based survey to maximize the security of your responses; however, when using technology, it is never possible to guarantee complete privacy. No efforts, however, will be made to tie any responses provided to you personally, and no identifying information will be requested.

Voluntary: Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary. You may elect to participate, and if you chose to begin, you may skip any question that you do not feel like answering or terminate your participation at any time. Declining to participate will in no way affect your relationship with Central Washington University, or with the researchers.

Want to take this survey? Click here.