SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLERGY

Thank you for agreeing to participate in our study of Common Moral Problems in the Professions. For more information about the project, please click here.

To go directly to the survey, please read the following consent form and click on "I AGREE." After clicking on "I AGREE," please type “divethics” in the box labelled PROJECT LOGIN to access the questionnaire.

CONSENT FORM: Title of Study: Common Moral and Ethical Problems in the Professions Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to increase knowledge about the realities of contemporary professional life for ministers and lawyers by developing fine-grained portraits of the complex moral and ethical challenges they face on a daily basis. Time and effort required: To participate in this study you will need to complete an online survey, which will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Participants who complete the survey will have the option to participate in a follow-up focus group to discuss further the survey responses from all respondents. The optional focus group meeting will take approximately 90-120 minutes. Potential Benefits: This knowledge will help scholars develop better pedagogical tools for classroom education, professional training and continuing education in the area of professional ethics. In addition, the project may uncover differences in common moral problems faced by different sub-groups of professionals, knowledge that could benefit leaders and members of the professions as well as scholars. Confidentiality: We will not share your contact information with anyone not involved in the research project. Also, your name or identity will not be included in any report, paper or publication resulting from the study without your specific permission. Right to withdraw: Participation in this study is voluntary. Your may withdraw at any time; to the extent possible, we will remove any information that you have provided from our data base upon request.

Individuals to contact:  If you have a question, please email Dr. Graham Reside or call at 615-322-4491. 

After clicking on "I AGREE," below, please type “divethics” in the box labelled PROJECT LOGIN to access the questionnaire. 

We estimate that the entire survey can be completed in approximately 15-20 minutes.  If you are interrupted you may return and complete the questionnaire at a later time using your email address and the password that you will be asked to create.

I AGREE: I have read this Consent Form and agree to participate.