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Study on the Impact of New Religious Movements

What is the purpose of this study, and who is leading it?

We are asking you to participate in a research study aimed at examining the impact of coercive control of new religious movements on former members’ identity reconstruction and their need to belong. This study is being conducted by Coulibaly Boali (boali.coulibaly@ulb.be) at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, under the supervision of Professor Kotsou Ilios of the Faculty of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Speech and Language therapy, and is part of the work associated with a master’s thesis in psychological sciences.

This study involves completing a questionnaire on LimeSurvey that includes: sociodemographic questions, questions about the religious movement, the Group Psychological Violence Scale, the Self-Concept Clarity Scale, and the Need to Belong Scale. The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Participation and Withdrawal

Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may choose not to participate, and if you decide to participate, you may stop answering questions or performing the task at any time and close your browser window without any adverse consequences. The researcher must provide you with all necessary explanations regarding this study. You have the right to receive answers to your questions about the procedures before or after the study by sending an email to boali.coulibaly@ulb.be

Data Confidentiality and Security

All data collected in this study is anonymous and will be stored confidentially. Neither the researchers nor any third parties will have access to your identity, which cannot be linked to your responses to the questionnaire. Data resulting from your participation in this research may be shared as part of another study related to this one and may be compiled into databases accessible to the scientific community. The data we share is not identifiable, so no one will know which data is yours or even that you participated.

Participants’ Rights

ULB complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and places great importance on the protection of your personal data. Any questions you may have regarding ULB’s handling of your personal data can be directed to the Data Protection Officer (rgpd@ulb.be).

Who reviewed this study?

This study was reviewed by an independent Ethics Committee, namely the Ethics Advisory Committee of the Faculty of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Speech and Language therapy. Under no circumstances should you interpret the Ethics Advisory Committee’s approval as an incentive to participate in this study.

Consent

By agreeing to complete this questionnaire, you acknowledge that:

(1) You have read and understood the information provided above

(2) You consent to the collection and processing of the data as described above

(3) You are 16 years of age or older

(4) You are giving your free and informed consent to participate in this research

Click “Next” to begin.

This survey is anonymous.

The record of your survey responses does not contain any identifying information about you, unless a specific survey question explicitly asked for it.

If you used an identifying access code to access this survey, please rest assured that this code will not be stored together with your responses. It is managed in a separate database and will only be updated to indicate whether you did (or did not) complete this survey. There is no way of matching identification access codes with survey responses.

As part of this survey, the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) collects and processes your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

1. Data collected and purpose of processing

The information collected via this questionnaire is intended exclusively for research and analysis purposes. It will be used anonymously and will not allow you to be directly identified, unless identification is necessary and explicitly requested.

2. Legal basis for processing

The processing of your data is based on your free and informed consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by discontinuing your participation in the survey or by requesting the deletion of your data.

3. Data retention

Your responses will be stored securely and retained for the period strictly necessary for the analysis of the results. They will not be shared or transferred to unauthorised third parties.

4. Your rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access, rectify and erase your data.
Right to restrict processing and to object.
Right to withdraw your consent at any time.

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact the ULB Data Protection Officer at the following address: rgpd@ulb.ac.be.

By continuing to participate in this survey, you agree to the above terms and conditions.

Your participation in this survey cannot continue because you have not accepted the privacy policy and the processing of your personal data in accordance with the GDPR.

If you wish to participate, please go back and accept the privacy policy.

If you have any questions, please contact the ULB Data Protection Officer at the following address: rgpd@ulb.ac.be.

Thank you for your understanding.

I have read and agree to the consent form and privacy policy. I consent to participating in this study and continuing with the questionnaire.