You are cordially invited to take part in the
The Family Genealogists and Long-Lost Relatives Study
Professor Barbara Mitchell, at Simon Fraser University, works in the fields of sociology and gerontology. She is currently directing a federally funded project focused on older-aged Canadians who are interested in family history/genealogy and have found an immediate genetic relative within the past five years.
In this study, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC), they want to learn more about the experiences of diverse midlife to older aged adults (aged 55+) who have searched for, and located a previously unknown immediate or closely related genetic relative.
Do you qualify for this study?
• Are you aged 55+?
• Have you searched for, and located a previously unknown immediate or closely related genetic relative (i.e., parent, child, sibling, grandparent) using DNA testing and databases within the past 5 years?
• Have you had at least one meaningful contact (i.e., face-to-face visit or phone call) with that long-lost immediate genetic relative? OR, if they are deceased or you have been unable to contact them, have you had contact with another relative who knew them and is also genetically related to you?
If this is the case, you are eligible to be part of this study!
To participate in this study, there is a web-based survey which takes less than 30 minutes of your time. Strict confidentiality guidelines as outlined by the Simon Fraser University Office of Research Ethics are being followed.
If you are interested in participating, we would love to hear about your experiences and would greatly appreciate your participation in this study. All you need to do is to fill out a web-based survey, which will take less than half an hour of your time. All participants remain anonymous, and your privacy will be protected.
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