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Researchers from LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research, Western Kentucky University, are exploring work-related stress among child welfare workers and supervisors. This is a dedicated space for study-related information, news, and updates.
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This is a Research Study.

Study Purpose

The Specific Aims of this Study Include:
  1. To explore work-related stress (e.g., experiences, impacts).
  1. To explore coping behaviors in response to work-related stress.
  1. To examine the psychological and physical outcomes of work-related stress for child welfare workers and supervisors.

Frontline Child Welfare Worker

Interested in Taking Part? ➡️ [Note: Recruitment phase complete]

Great! Please complete the brief online survey here. It takes less than a minute to complete! The survey asks for your name and email address. A research team member will contact you if you are selected to take part in this study.
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Note. The $25 will be distributed by Western Kentucky University to all participants that take part in an online interview with a member of the research team.

Child Welfare Supervisors

Interested in Taking Part? ➡️ [Note: Recruitment phase complete]

Great! Please complete the brief online survey here. It literally takes less than a minute to complete! The survey asks for your name and email address. A member of the research team will contact you if you are selected to take part in this study. Alongside your name and email address, please indicate whether you are a supervisor (in the box provided).
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Note. The $25 will be distributed by Western Kentucky University to all participants that take part in an online interview with a member of the research team.
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Ethical Approval
Institutional Review Board Approves this Study
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Members Area

We are developing our members area. You will be invited to become a ‘member’ (no fee) following participation in the study. The members area will provide you with:
  • Opportunities to connect with other child welfare workers in Kentucky.
  • Access ‘members only’ study-related updates.
  • Opportunities to have your question(s) answered by a member of the research team, following manuscript preparation and publication.
  • Invitations to participate in other studies.