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Hello Friends,
I am currently conducting a funded study on the process of healing from infidelity. If you have any current or former clients who might be interested in participating, I appreciate if you would forward this information to them. Each participant will receive a $50 amazon gift card for participating.

Couple Healing from Infidelity Study
Dr. Stephen Fife is a professor at Texas Tech University who studies the process of healing from infidelity. He has received funding for a study on couples’ experiences of healing from infidelity. The purpose of the study is to better understand the process of healing from infidelity by interviewing individuals and couples who experienced infidelity and have experienced healing in their relationship. The focus of the interview is on your experience of the healing process, NOT the history or details of infidelity in your relationship. Dr. Fife is committed to protecting the confidentiality of participants and to create an interview environment that is safe for all involved. Below the eligibility criteria and what you would be asked to do if you participated in the study.

Are you eligible to participate?
At least 18 years-old
Experienced infidelity in your current relationship
Still together with your partner
Experienced some healing from the infidelity

What would be required of me if I participated?
Complete a brief online survey (5-10 minutes)
Participate in a confidential 45-60 minute interview. Once you complete the online survey, Dr. Fife will contact you to schedule the interview at a time that is convenient for you. Preferably, partners will be interviewed together, but if only one partner is interested in doing the interview, they can still participate.
Each participant who completes the survey and interview will be given a $50 Amazon gift card as compensation for their time (a total of $100 if participating as a couple).

Please click the following link if you are interested in participating:
https://ttuhumansciences.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LH3yLaghD7Fvls
You will be contacted by the research team to schedule the interview after you complete the online questionnaire.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Stephen Fife: [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in this research!

This study has been approved by the Protection of Human Subjects Committee at Texas Tech University.

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