The days for our suggested meeting have passed so I email again, confirming that I’m open to the experience, I’ll be available after the holidays. I give her the option of emailing or calling me to set a date for after the 14th April and say that mornings or afternoons are best.
Over the next few days, I re-read the guidelines for participants and the terms of the interview. The guidelines give a bit more information about the topics that I might be asked to talk about. The research is about exploring the individual’s creativity, their beliefs, capabilities, their creative activity and experiences and what this means for them. According to the guidelines, I’m allowed to talk to others about the research process if I want – that’s good. And if there’s any topic that I’ feel would be harmful for me to talk about any point, I should let the researcher know – ok. I can ask questions about the research into creativity – they will try and answer them. Great.
And those taking part can withdraw from the study at any time, even after the recorded interview…
