Research

Understandings of Casual Sex for 15 - 29 year olds: a survey

You are invited to participate in a study about perceptions of casual sex that is being run by the Disciplines of Gender, Work and Social Inquiry and Public Health at the University of Adelaide. The primary purpose of the study is to explore what young people mean when they say ‘casual sex’ and how young people think about this behaviour.

This survey is only about your understanding and not about your experiences.  All views are encouraged.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=x0iFo9hLBKF5RhzQCbb3Xg_3d_3d 
Click here to take the  Casual Sex Survey

Living Alone Study

Solo Living
An investigation of the experiences of Australian adults aged between 30-55 who are living alone

What the study is about
There is very little known about how people who live alone manage their lives and connections with others and we are interested in exploring this topic. This is important as more and more people are living alone either by choice or circumstances. In many world cities, as many as 50 percent of people are now living alone, and this number is expected to continue growing.
We are interested in talking with women and men aged 30-55, who are living alone and have done so for at least the past three years.  The interviews will be very open conversations about the experiences of solo living, how it came about and how people manage their connections with others.

What taking part in this study involves
If you would like to participate you will be invited to be interviewed by Ruthie O’Reilly who is a PhD candidate at The University of Adelaide. The interviews can either be conducted at the University or at a location more convenient for you. The interview will be a conversational type where your experience and ideas are the focus. It will take between 60-90 minutes. With your consent, Ruthie will tape the interview but if you’d prefer this not to be done she will take notes instead.

Confidentially and guarantees
Your interview will be strictly confidential. When the tape is transcribed names and identifying information will be changed.  You will be given a pseudonym which will be the only identification attached to your interview file. You are also free to withdraw from the study at any time and there will not be any consequences if you decide you do not want your interview to contribute to the research.

Arranging an interview
If you would like to participate in the research or would just like further information please contact Ruthie O’Reilly to arrange an interview time and place convenient for you:
Ruthie O’Reilly
Phone: 8303 3671
Mobile: 0400 370 901

Alternatively, if you would like to leave your contact details at this email address, Ruthie will get back to you as soon as possible. Email: ruth.oreilly@adelaide.edu.au

Further information
If you have any questions about the research you are more than welcome to contact Ruthie O’Reilly or her primary supervisor, Professor Margaret Allen. Professor Allen can be contacted by phone, mail, or email:

Professor Margaret Allen
Department of Gender, Work & Social Inquiry
Ligertwood Building
The University of Adelaide
AUSTRALIA 5005

Phone: 8303 5975
Email: margaret.allen@adelaide.edu.au