Dear participants,

Thank you very much for your interest in the Survey on the Internal Security in the context of migration.  

In this study, we are investigating how migration-related stress is linked to one’s sense of inner security and what role personal characteristics play in this.

You will be asked to answer questions about your experiences before and after migration, your current well-being, and how you cope with stressful situations. The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Important information regarding voluntary participation and data protection:

• Participation in the survey is, of course, voluntary

• The survey deals with sensitive and potentially distressing personal experiences. If you find it difficult to answer a question or if it triggers unpleasant feelings, you may skip that question at any time 

• You may exit the survey at any time

• All information will be analysed anonymously and treated confidentially

• This means that no one will be able to link your details to you personally

• The anonymous data will only be processed by the research group and will not be passed on to any third parties or authorities

Financial compensation:
You have the chance to win a voucher for taking part. We will be raffling off 50 vouchers (25€ for Rewe) amongst all participants. Once you have completed the questionnaire, you will receive further information on how the vouchers will be awarded. 

Important information about potential risks:

• Some questions may be perceived as upsetting or distressing.
• You can skip questions at any time.
• As a result, the following side effects or aftereffects may occur in the days following your completion of the questionnaire::
  • Stress
  • Sadness or helplessness
    
  • Nightmares
    
  • Social withdrawal
    
  • Flashbacks: the sudden feeling of reliving a traumatic situation
  • Dissociation: feeling detached from reality or your own body

• Take care of yourself and be aware of these symptoms; seek help if you’re not feeling well.
• At the end of the questionnaire, you’ll find a list of support resources.
• Since your answers are intended to remain anonymous, we as a research group cannot offer you any help.
• However, please feel free to send us an email.

Thank you very much for taking part!

The Research Group at the Institute for Psychosocial Medicine, Psycho-Oncology and Psychotherapy
Friedrich Schiller University Jena 

Contact for questions or comments: 

Paula Gut and Johanne Richter
Email: paula.gut@uni-jena.de, johanne.richter@uni-jena.de

You can download a file containing detailed information about data protection, anonymity, and your chances of winning here: