To whom it may concern,
My name is Paul Burgum and I am a PhD student in Psychology at Durham University, working alongside Dr. Thuy-Vy Nguyen, Professor Dan Smith and Dr. Nathan Smith from Manchester University.
I am writing to you as someone who might be currently operating, or in the last 3 years (March 2018 onwards) who has worked or completed activities in the Polar Regions (Arctic & Antarctic). This includes individuals who have been based in the regions to complete or support research/field work, and those completing physical expeditions.
We are completing a study to investigate factors that are known to be associated with showing resilience and maintaining well-being whilst operating in these regions. In this research, we hope to better understand those factors that support successful adaptation to difficult circumstances such as operating in the Polar regions that are universal to all those operating in the regions and to distinguish differences that exist due to the type of work being undertaken.
To complete this study, we are asking people to complete a short series of surveys that should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. All information on the study, such as how your data will be protected, your right to withdraw will be explained prior to completing the study.
Furthermore, I would be most grateful if you would be prepared to share this letter of invitation with any other individuals or organizations who may also fit the criteria for the study.
The link to complete the study is attached here:
https://durhampsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rfr82slVg4ojTE
Yours Sincerely,
Paul
Paul Burgum (He / Him)
Durham Arctic PhD Researcher
Department of Psychology, Durham University
Twitter: @pburgum
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/paul-burgum1979
Website: www.paulburgum.com
