(reposted from one of the Center for Positive Sexuality volunteers)
Hello Kinksters! I am currently writing my dissertation at the University of St Andrews on the severely under-researched BDSM community and wellbeing. If you have 10 minutes to spare, your response to my questionnaire would be greatly appreciated! Please note, the Fetlife admin team have approved this study to be posted. Please find more information below:
Project Title: Stigma and Belonging Amongst Kinky People
This study is being conducted as part of my, Georgie Blewett, research study in the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews. We invite you to participate in a research project understanding perceptions of stigma, identity, and well-being in the BDSM (Bondage & Discipline, Domination & Submission, and Sadomasochism) community. In this study you will receive an anonymous questionnaire about your BDSM practices, experiences of stigma and aspects of your well-being that should take no longer than 30 minutes to compete. The BDSM community is a severely under-researched group, and I would like to provide more insight and understanding on the experience of being kinky.
You will have the chance to win a £50 Amazon gift card if you are in the UK, US, or Canada. If you are outside these regions, a direct money transfer will be available, which will incur a small fee.
If you are interested, please click the link to the questionnaire below. You will then be given a Participant Information Sheet that further details my research before being asked whether you consent to participate. If you have any questions, please use the contact details below.
Questionnaire link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OgUQf2O402sv9Y
Contact Details Researcher: Georgie Blewett, Dr Nicole Tausch (Supervisor)
Contact Details: gb223@st-andrews.ac.uk, nt20@st-andrews.ac.uk (Supervisor)
Important: As BDSM is illegal in some countries, if you feel at all at risk, we advise you to delete your browser history and cache so there is no evidence you have taken this questionnaire. A link on how to clear your cache is provided: https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-clear-browser-cache/