IRB review site | Study anticipated late summer or early fall
A quantitative research study by Virginia Rebecca Sherman, Doctoral Candidate, Department of Community Care and Counseling, Liberty University.
The purpose of the study is to measure the effectiveness of a Scripture-based intervention on attitudes about fighting in young adults who self-report aggressive behavior.
Study at a Glance
Estimated time: approximately one hour total.
Study format: online assessments, a questionnaire, and a 10-minute Scripture-based film.
Compensation: eligible completers receive a $10 gift card after completion is verified.
Research Study
To continue to participant registration, a visitor must answer yes to each prequalification question.
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Participants must be between 19 and 26 years of age.
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Participants must have attended high school in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Participants must self-report experiences with anger, hostility, and aggression.
Research Study
If eligible and consented, participants complete online study activities connected by a private participant pseudonym.
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The first activities include study measures and demographic questions.
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The intervention is a 10-minute video embedded on the study site.
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Participants complete a Post-Viewing Questionnaire and Reflection Questionnaire, then repeat the online assessment.
Taking part in this research project is voluntary. Participants may choose not to participate, and the study records will be kept private. Research responses are connected to a participant pseudonym such as P1 or P2.
The expected risks are minimal and may include feelings of past regret or shame. Questions about the study or participant rights can be directed to the researcher, faculty sponsor, or Liberty University IRB.
Confidentiality
After eligibility, participants create a login and are assigned a participant pseudonym. Study data collected going forward uses that pseudonym where possible.
Voluntary participation: Participants can stop participating at any time.
Research Study
Use the approved contact information below for study questions, faculty sponsor questions, or questions about rights as a research participant.
Researcher
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. J. Dooley
Liberty University IRB
The prequalification questionnaire confirms whether the study criteria apply before account creation and consent.
Efficacy of a Biblically Based Behavior Intervention on Young Adults’ Attitudes Toward Fighting: A Pretest Posttest Design
Quantitative research study by Virginia Rebecca Sherman, Doctoral Candidate, Department of Community Care and Counseling, Liberty University.
Researcher: [email protected]
Phone: 410-736-1000
Faculty sponsor: [email protected]
Liberty University IRB
[email protected]
434-592-5530
Participation is voluntary. Study records will be kept private.