Ever self harm when happy, proud etc? RESEARCH. *Contains SI*
Please note that I have the moderators' permission to post this here. Also, please note that this survey contains only one question! (plus a couple of optional questions about age and gender etc)
Griffith University
A Study of Positive Emotions and Deliberate Self Harm
(Protocol number PSY/B3/10/HREC)
Hello, my name is Andrea Kittila and I am a graduate student of psychology at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia. For my research I am looking for people aged 18 years and over who have deliberately hurt themselves at least once in the last 12 months in response to positive feelings (for example, happiness, hope, contentment, or excitement) even if those positive feelings then triggered negative feelings, and who are interested in taking part in my study of deliberate self harm. This study will further researchers’ understanding of the relationship between positive emotions and deliberate self harm.
We expect that your participation will take between 5 and 20 minutes.
Ethical conduct of this research
Griffith University conducts research in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research. If you have any concerns or complaints about the ethical conduct of the research project you should contact the Senior Manager, Research Ethics and Integrity, on (07) 3735 5585 (if in Australia) or research-ethics@griffith.edu.au
IP addresses (which can identify the computer you are using) will not be collected when you complete the survey, so there is no way that responses can be traced to you.
If you would like more information about the current study, please feel welcome to contact Dr Penelope Davis (the chief investigator) at p.davis@griffith.edu.au, or me (Andrea Kittila, the researcher) at a.kittila@griffith.edu.au.
I am aware that members of online groups may have been contacted by people who appear to be posing as health professionals, or whose requests raise suspicion regarding the purpose of the research. Consequently, I would like to emphasise the following points:
· I am conducting this research as part of my PhD degree in psychology, being undertaken at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia.
· The chief investigator (Dr Penelope Davis) is my PhD supervisor, and has had many years’ experience in conducting, supervising, and publishing research.
· The research has been approved by Griffith University’s ethical review board.
· The survey does not mention any pharmaceutical companies or treatments.
· The survey does not ask any questions about your identity or address, and your responses cannot be traced to you.
· The survey does not attempt to involve you in any groups, financial schemes, or further research.
· Participation will not cost you anything (other than the cost of using the internet).
I'll respond to it in a moment, I'm sorry if it's a bit disjointed or random; I'm not very good at open-answered questions (as my school exams proove, haha), but I'll try my best. :)
Edit: Finished; I hope my answers helped some.
Last edited by just a dreamer : 10-08-2011 at 09:31 PM.
Reason: Additional information
Thanks everyone. Those of you who would like to know about the results - I'll add your names to my list and will inform you when results are available.
In your responses, many of you have said "I'm not sure if this is relevant... I hope this helps." YES! It all helps and is all relevant I am grateful to receive responses from anyone who is willing to tell me anything about their self harm that relates to any positive emotion. Any information is very gratefully received, and I am thankful to every single one of you who has responded.
Hi all, just a quick note to let you know that I will be closing the questionnaire in approximately one week, so this is your last chance to take part in this research.
Thanks again for your interest and / or participation. I really appreciate your willingness to share your stories with me.
I would be interested to know the results as well.
Silence can be golden but gold can sometimes suffocate
Like that girl in that James Bond film, too late to respirate
Tragedy can be plain to see with lights and sirens
But sometimes it ain't quite so clear, Domestic Silence
~Scroobius Pip
Can't help with the survey but would love to know the outcomes
When we lose twenty pounds... we may be losing the twenty best pounds we have! We may be losing the pounds that contain our genius, our humanity, our love and honesty. ~Woody Allen
Is a chocolate muffin loving glitter ball
Hi, this was really interesting and I just responded. Glad you posted a reminder or I never would have found your study.
Can I be added to the list of people who get to find out about the results, pretty please?
"It's not a dream anymore. It's worth fighting for."
"Well, if it's not real you can't hold it in your hands
You can't feel it with your heart
And I won't believe it.
But if it's true
You can see it with your eyes
Oh, even in the dark
And that's where I want to be, yeah" - Paramore
Thanks everyone. I've recorded the usernames of everyone who has asked to be notified of the results.
The survey regarding self harm and positive emotion is open for 5 more days. It would be fabulous to get a few more responses, so please feel welcome to pass on the info to anyone else who may be interested - people do not have to be members of RYL in order to take part.
A short answer is fine, so is a long answer. Some people have written one sentence; others have written several paragraphs. Every response is very helpful.
(plus a couple of optional questions about age and gender etc)
I am grateful to receive responses from anyone who is willing to tell me anything about their self harm that relates to any positive emotion. Any information is very gratefully received, and I am thankful to every single one of you who has responded. 
