Research participants wanted: Water conservation behaviour in the Townsville region

My name is Madelyn Pardon 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 water conservation behaviour in the Townsville region. In this research, I am interested in understanding the common beliefs, attitudes and thoughts among the residents of Townsville and how these characteristics influence how people use water.

The study is also being conducted by Dr Anne Swinbourne and Dr Connar McShane and will contribute to my thesis for my Masters of Philosophy (Research) at James Cook University.

If you would like to participate in this study, you will be invited to fill out a questionnaire. With your consent, the questionnaire will enquire about your water usage behaviour, your perceptions relating to how the water restrictions have been communicated to you, as well as your concerns regarding the issue at present and in the future. The questionnaire should only take approximately 15 minutes of your time to complete.

https://jcuchs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VptFUS9Nk8EHqt

Taking part in this study is completely voluntary and you can stop taking part in the study at any time without explanation or prejudice. You can stop taking part in the survey by exiting the web page. 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 postgraduate research. A summary report of my findings will also be posted on community boards such as the 'Townsville Water Usage survey' Facebook page. Because we never ask for your name, your responses will be completely unidentifiable in these reports and publications.

If you have any questions about the study, please contact either Madelyn Pardon, Dr Anne Swinbourne or Dr Connar McShane.

Principal Investigator:
Madelyn Pardon
College of Healthcare Sciences
James Cook University
Phone: 4781 6022
Email: madelyn.pardon@my.jcu.edu.au

Supervisors:
Dr Anne Swinbourne
College of Healthcare Sciences
James Cook University
Phone: 4781 4809
Email: anne.swinbourne@jcu.edu.au

Dr Connar McShane
College of Healthcare Sciences
James Cook University
Phone: 4781 8679
Email: connar.mcshane@jcu.edu.au