Seeking research participants: “An Investigation of the Factors that Influence Cyclone Mitigation Behaviour”.

Hi, my name is Mitchell Scovell and I am a postgraduate research student at James Cook University. I would like to invite you to take part in my research project investigating cyclone mitigation behaviours. In this research, I am interested in understanding more about the factors that influence specific behaviours aimed at reducing cyclone related property damage.

The study is also being conducted by JCU College of Healthcare Sciences' Dr Connar McShane, Dr Anne Swinbourne and Dr Daniel Smith and will contribute to my Thesis for my PhD at James Cook University. This research will also contribute to a research grant I am involved in with the JCU Cyclone Testing Station funded by Suncorp Group Limited.

https://jcuchs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_07fEkWXFabuijpX

If you currently live in coastal North Queensland (between Rockhampton and Cairns) and would like to participate in this study, you will be presented with an online questionnaire. With your consent, the questionnaire will enquire about your perceptions of cyclone threats, your perceptions relating to specific mitigation behaviours as well as what mitigation behaviours you have performed in the past or intend to perform in the future. The questionnaire should only take approximately 15 minutes of your time.

Taking part in this study is completely voluntary and you can stop taking part in the study at any time without explanation or prejudice by closing your internet browser. By completing this questionnaire you are consenting to participate in this study.

The data from the study will be used in research publications and reports as part of my PhD Research and the research grant funded by Suncorp Group Limited. Your responses will be anonymous and you will be completely unidentifiable in these reports and publications.

Thank you for your interest in completing this questionnaire and contributing to my Research Project! Your time is greatly appreciated. If you know of anyone else that would be interested in participating, could you please pass on the link to the study.

If you have any questions about the study, please contact Mitchell Scovell or Connar McShane.

Principal Investigator:
Mitchell Scovell
College of Healthcare Sciences
James Cook University
Phone: 4781 6022
Email: mitchell.scovell@my.jcu.edu.au

Supervisor:
Connar McShane
College of Healthcare Sciences
James Cook University
Phone: 4781 6879
Email: connar.mcshane@jcu.edu.au