CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND RECOMENDATIONS
Appendix 2 Consent Form
Career Development of Black Female Psychologists
I have been informed that this study will be conducted by Débora Fabiano, Clinincal Psy- chology Masters student at the School of Psychology University of KwaZulu Natal, Pieter- maritzburg. I understand that this study is designed to explore the career development of Black female psychologists. I understand that my participation in this study will involve an interview. I understand that the interview will be audio taped. I am aware that the interview will take approximately one hour.
I understand that I may refuse to participate or withdraw from this study at any time without any penalty or personal consequences. I understand that my identity as a participant in this study will be kept strictly confidential and no identifying personal information will be used. I am aware that all identifiable information will be protected to the limits of confidentially and psychology ethical code.
I have been informed that only Débora Fabiano Clinical Masters Student and Professor Nhlanhla Mkhize Research Supervisor will have access to the data. I have been informed that all data collected about me will be stored in safe place and will be incinerated after 5 years in line with the research ethics guidelines of the University of KwaZulu Natal. I understand that an article will be written and the findings presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference.
I have been informed that if my participation in this study makes me feel uncomfortable, Dé- bora Fabiano will avail herself to discuss my feelings. I have also been informed that if nec- essary, a referral to will be made for further psychological assistance. I have been informed that this will be done at my own expense.
I have been informed that there are no financial benefits in this study. My participation may not benefit me directly. However my participation will benefit others as it will provide valu- able information about the process and experiences of career development as a Black female psychologist and may lead to better understanding of methods this process can be made more adequate for future black female psychologists.
I understand that as part of reliability and validity of the findings Débora Fabiano will email me a copy of my transcribed interview for me to proof read and make changes if the findings are not reflective of my input.
I understand that at end of the study, I will receive a copy of the study via email from Débora Fabiano.
Please tick one of the following:
________I request a copy of the study once it is completed. It may be mailed to the following address:
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__________ I am not interested in receiving a copy of the study.
I understand that I will be signing two copies of this consent form. I will keep one copy and Debora Fabiano will keep the second copy for her records.
I understand that I may contact Debora Fabiano at [email protected] or her supervisor Professor Nhlanhla Mkhize at [email protected]. If I have any queries regarding the study or may participation in the study.
I acknowledged that I have read this consent form and understand the content. I voluntarily agree to participant in this study.
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Participant’s Signature Date
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Researcher’s Signature Date
Appendix 3
Interview Schedule
1. Introduction
Thank you for agreeing to this interview. Let talk about how you came to be where in terms of your career. Would you please tell me the story of your life, beginning at the earliest that you can remember? Please tell me what the earliest career dreams were, the most influential figures in your life, the obstacles you have had to overcome on your way, as well as the peo- ple who have assisted you.
2. Probing Questions:
Depending on details provided, the following probing questions will be asked:
1. When was the first time you considered psychology as a profession that you wanted to pur- sue?
2. What was happening at the time? (Explore changes in family, community, society etc.), or in what ways do you think this particular time period influenced your career decision?
3. Who did you consult about this career?
4. What motivated you to pursue this career?
5. What motivated you to make changes in this career path?
8. What challenges or obstacles did you have to overcome?
9. How did you overcome them? Who assisted you? (Explore role of family and other socio- cultural institutions, such as church etc.).
10. Who was the most significant influence on your career choice?
11. In what ways did he/she influence you, and you?
12. What did you feel the career choice you made would enable you to accomplish?
13. What other choices came to your mind, and why did you abandon them?
14. How is being a Black women has influence your career development?
15. What sort of conflicts did you have in making your decisions? (e.g. Changing from one career to another, leaving one job for another, etc).
16. What does career mean to you?
17. What does career mean to your family?
18. What does your career mean to your community?
19. Is there anything that you would like to say to anybody that would like to pursue this ca- reer?
(Mkhize, 2005, p.98)
Appendix 4
Data Analysis Guidelines
The four readings will be employed to the audio-taped transcribed interviews. These reading comprise a number of questions as guidelines to interpret the data. In the first reading the plot
“metaphors, images, repeated words, themes and idiomatic expressions used by narrator to talk about her life experiences are identified” (Mkhize, 2005, p.99). This step is followed by the reading two.