Older mums - talk about your experiences

SOCIAL STIGMA DURING PREGNANCY: THE IMPACT OF MATERNAL AGE?
You are being invited to take part in a research project on the experiences and social stigma of mothers below twenty and above 40 years of age. This study is part of a Dissertation at the University of Waikato and has been approved by the Psychology Research Ethics Committee.

WHAT IT INVOLVES:
In this study, you will be asked to participate in a one on one interview where you are able to express your experiences and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
General themes covered during the span of the interview include: Experience, Timing, Prenatel Care, Attitudes towards Pregnancy, preganancy outcome, values and beliefs, life pressures, parenting, social stigma: construction, responses and coping mechanisms.
Each interview will take approximately 45-60 Minutes


Your anonymity is assured

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
If you have any enquires regarding your participation in the study feel free to contact the research or supervisor:
Researcher:      Kim van der Toorn
          Department of Psychology at the University of Waikato
          Email: kv18@waikato.ac.nz
          Phone: 027-828-1992
Supervisor:     Dr Cate Curtis
          School of Psychology at the University of Waikato
          Email: ccurtis@waikato.ac.nz
          Phone: (07) 838 4466 extn. 8669