PARTICIPANTS NEEDED

for ONE-TIME, ONLINE FOCUS GROUPS

 

Are you a leader or decision maker in the field of aging services / elder care?

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Was your career in the field of aging services inspired by a deep faith commitment to your Christian faith?

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Do you work at an organization rooted in Christian practice?

 

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Do you work at a long-term care organization in AL, AZ, GA, FL, IN, KS, LA, MO, MI, MS, OH, OK, TN, SC, or VA? 

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Lane CoLLabs is in the midst of a research project and we need your perspective. In this project, we are exploring how (or whether) religion and SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) are taken into consideration in the field of long-term care for elders. 

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We respect that many professionals come into the field of aging services because of deep theological commitments to provide care for vulnerable populations. Every calling has its tensions, and we are curious about the tensions people of faith experience around SOGI protocols in the organizations they work in. Through this initiative, we hope to find ways to support people of faith to live fully into their theological commitments by learning more about the joys and concerns they encounter in their work.

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If you are interested in supporting this research and meet the criteria, consider participating in one of our small, focus group discussions about vocation, leadership, and identity.​​​​ Focus groups will take place over Zoom and last between 45-60 minutes. 
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Who: Leaders and decision-makers at long-term care organizations in the states of AL, AZ, GA, FL, IN, KS, LA, MO, MI, MS, OH, OK, TN, SC, or VA who either identify as religious or work at a organization rooted in a religious tradition. At this time, our research is focused on Christian religious identity and communities.

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When: August 2024, multiple dates and times available 

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Where: Zoom link to be provided once you select a time.

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More details: The focus groups will be virtual small group discussions lasting between 45 - 60 minutes. We respect your privacy and will take every reasonable effort to ensure anonymity. This includes allowing participants to anonymize their names upon joining the session, anonymizing names in any notes taken or reports produced based on findings from the focus groups.

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Thank you gift: Participants will receive a $5 Amazon gift card and be entered to win a raffle for one of two $100 Amazon gift cards.   

Sign up: Please select the date that works best for you here. If none of these dates work for you, feel free to reach out to Julia Smith at julia@juliaconsults.com who will let you know if we add other dates.