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Last year I studied the rhetoric of Betty Friedan and her most famous book, The Feminine Mystique. Friedan researched the life satisfaction and identity of mothers in the 1960s and discovered many women unhappy with their role as housewife and mother. Her main argument and hope was for women to be aware of their options, as well as the role society attempts to put them in, and not be afraid to challenge it. I was so intrigued by her research from over 40 years ago that I have decided to see if this phenomena still exists.
I am now doing a study to determine how mothers today view their role in society. I am interested in any differences or similarities between the life satisfaction and identities of stay-at-home moms and moms who work outside of the home.
Although you may not receive any direct benefits from taking this survey, the results obtained may offer a better understanding for mothers in current and future situations. All information obtained will be kept confidential and presentation of the data will be in an aggregate form.
Degree of risk is no more than that experienced on a daily basis. Besides the approximate 5-10 minutes it would take you to complete the survey, there are no perceived risks from participating in this study. If, however, at any time you become uncomfortable answering the survey questions, you may discontinue your participation in my study, or you may submit only selected answers to the questions. Your participation is completely voluntary.
If you have any questions about this research or about your rights as a research participant, you may feel free to contact me directly, Elizabeth Cooney, at 515-360-9404, or my university’s Institutional Review Board Office at 319-273-6148.
Thanks for taking the time to fill out the survey below. Completion and submission of the survey implies that you have read the information above and consent to take part in the research. By clicking on the link to the survey below, you are indicating that you are fully aware of the nature and extent of your participation in this project as stated above and the possible risks arising from it. By completing the survey you are agreeing to participate in the research and acknowledge that you are 18 years of age or older. Please print a copy of this form for your records or future reference.
Make sure to hit the "submit" button at the bottom of the survey when you have answered the questions you'd like to answer. Some of the questions, marked by a red star, are required for the survey to be submitted.
