Parent Experiences with Pro-Social Youth Activities in Missoula County

  • Parent Experiences with Pro-Social Youth Activities in Missoula County

  • Study Overview and Purpose

    This survey is trying to learn about parents' experiences with pro-social youth activities, such as after school and summer programs, sports, club, and other groups youth participate in within our community. This study aims to identify perceptions of program accessibility, relevance, relationships, safety, and structural barriers.

    Inclusion Criteria

    To participate in this survey, you must:

    • Have at least one child that is currently 12-18 years old
    • Live in Missoula County

    Your child does not need to be currently participating in any out of school activities to participate. 

    Procedure

    If you agree to participate, completing this survey will take approximately 15 minutes.

    Risks

    There are minimal risks associated with participating in this study. Answering some questions may cause you to feel sad and/or upset.

    Benefits

    Survey data will guide improvements to youth program design, outreach strategies, and policy advocacy to strengthen youth engagement across Missoula County.

    Confidentiality

    All records will be kept confidential and will not be released without your consent except as required by law. Only the researchers and their faculty supervisor will have access to the files, recordings, and transcripts associated with this research. Both your and your child’s identity will be kept private. If the results of this study are written in a scientific journal or presented at a scientific meeting, neither your nor your child’s name will be used. 

    Voluntary Participation/Withdrawal

    Your decision to participate in this research study is entirely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time and can skip questions. Your participation or lack of participation will not impact your child's ability to participate in the youth focus group component of this research study.

    Future research:

    Identifiers might be removed from the identifiable private information and could then be used for future research studies or distributed to another investigator for future research studies without additional parental permission from you or the child’s legal guardian.


    Questions:

    If you have any questions about the research now or during the study contact: Jacqueline Kline (406) 258-3021 or Erica Ritsema (406) 258-3889. If you have any questions regarding you or your child’s rights as a research subject, you may contact the UM Institutional Review Board (IRB) at (406) 243-6672.

     

  • I have read the above description of this research study.  I have been informed of the risks and benefits involved, and all my questions have been answered to my satisfaction.  Furthermore, I have been assured that any future questions I may have will also be answered by a member of the research team.  I voluntarily agree to participate in this survey.
  • I have at least one child that is currently 12-18 years old.
  • I live in Missoula County
  • Including yourself, how many adults are in your household? Please include grandparents, other relatives, adult children, significant others, and other adults that reside in your home.
  • What is your household's annual income?
  • Does your family use any of these resources?
  • Do you live within Missoula city limits?
  • What neighborhood do you live in?
  • What part of the County do you live in?
  • How many children live in your home? Please include all children that receive 50% or more support from you.
  • Which school(s) do your child(ren) attend?

  • Please answer the following questions for each child.

  • Gender or Sex of Child 1
  • Age or grade of child 1.
  • Outside of school, what activities does Child 1 participate in during a typical year? Please include any activities done after school, on weekends, or during the summer.
  • Gender or Sex of Child 2
  • Age or grade of child 2.
  • Outside of school, what activities does Child 2 participate in during a typical year? Please include any activities done after school, on weekends, or during the summer.
  • Gender or Sex of Child 3
  • Age or grade of child 3.
  • Outside of school, what activities does Child 3 participate in during a typical year? Please include any activities done after school, on weekends, or during the summer.
  • Gender or Sex of Child 4
  • Age or grade of child 4.
  • Outside of school, what activities does Child 4 participate in during a typical year? Please include any activities done after school, on weekends, or during the summer.
  • Gender or Sex of Child 5
  • Age or grade of child 5.
  • Outside of school, what activities does Child 5 participate in during a typical year? Please include any activities done after school, on weekends, or during the summer.
  • Where are the after school activities your child(ren) participates in hosted or located?
  • Do you have other adults in your life that routinely help with transportation for your child(ren)?
  • My family is able to afford the activities our child(ren) wants to participate in.
  • What other factors influence whether your child(ren) is able to participate in an activity? Please select your top 3.

  • For the following questions, the term mentor is used to describe coaches, camp counselors, group leaders, one-on-one mentors, teachers, or any other adult that leads youth activities after school, on weekends, or during the summer.

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  • There are enough activity options for my elementary school child(ren).
  • There are enough activity options for my middle school child(ren).
  • There are enough activity options for my high school child(ren).

  • Unfortunately you do not meet the inclusion criteria or have not consented to participate. 

    (Only shown if someone does not consent or does not meet inclusion criteria)

  • Thank you for your interest in this study. Missoula Public Health is committed to building conditions that support the health of people, environments, and comunities. Surveys like this help us identify ways to improve the places where Missoulians live, work, play, and learn.

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