My dissertation is looking at the experiences of autistic cisgender women in the workplace, specifically during workplace meetings where neurotypical norms may not be communicated clearly. I am hoping to find participants who find this work valuable and would like to engage in my research. Below, information is included about the study. If you are interested, please email me at MEzerins@walton.uark.edu for the link to the sign-up survey. I believe that this research has a chance to make a real impact in organizations for autistic women, so I hope you consider sharing your voice.

This research has been approved by IRB (#2410566034).

PARTICIPATION

Participation in this survey is voluntary. You may refuse to take part in the research or exit the survey at any time without penalty. Only individuals who meet the eligibility criteria (participants must be over 18 years of age, reside in the US, be employed full time [30-plus hours a week], have an average of two or more workplace meetings per week, be assigned female sex at birth and identify as a woman and autistic) will be able to participate.

Participants will be required to provide information that can be used to verify that they are a real person with employment (i.e., not an online bot). This information will be deleted once identity verification is complete and will not be connected to data responses. This study will include an initial sign-up survey. Beginning on Dec. 2, the participant will then fill out 15 daily surveys (one per business day for three weeks). The sign-up survey and each of the 15 daily surveys are anticipated to take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participants will need to download the free research app, ExpiWell, to answer surveys.

BENEFITS

Participants will be compensated with $5 for each completed survey (one sign-up and 15 daily surveys). In addition, participants who complete all 15 daily surveys will be eligible for a $10 bonus. Thus, each participant can earn up to $90 for participating in this study. Payment will be in the form of Amazon gift cards.

RISKS

There are no foreseeable risks involved in participating in this study other than those encountered in day-to-day life.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Your study-related information will be kept confidential to the fullest extent allowed by law and university policy. Data given to the researchers will remain on university-owned, password-protected devices. Finally, contact information (email address) will only be used to ensure that data across surveys can be connected and will be deleted at the end of the study to protect participant identity.

CONTACT

If you have questions at any time about the study or the procedures, you may contact Maira Ezerins at MEzerins@Walton.uark.edu or Chris Rosen via email at CRosen@Walton.uark.edu.