Research Study: Understanding Religious Transitions and Growth

The Freethought Society sent me an invitation to take part in this study:

 

Dear Friend,

I am writing to invite you to participate in an important research study examining the experiences of individuals who have left or reduced their involvement in religious traditions. This study is being conducted at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as part of the development of a Religious Transition and Growth Scale (RTGS).

I am a graduate student who studies religious identity deconstruction, deconversion and disaffiliation, and growth after religious transition and/or trauma. If this study feels relevant to your experience, I would greatly appreciate your participation.

Research Study
Understanding Religious Transitions and Growth
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Who Can Participate

• Adults (18 years or older)
• Individuals who have left or significantly reduced participation in a religious tradition in which they were previously actively involved
• Able to complete an online survey in English

What's Involved

• Complete a one-time, anonymous online survey
• Takes approximately 15-20 minutes
• Can be completed from the comfort and privacy of your own home
• No personal identifying information required

Why Participate? Your experiences matter. This research aims to better understand both the challenges and growth that can occur when people transition away from religious traditions. The results will help develop better resources and support for others who have had similar experiences.

Your participation could contribute to:

• Improved understanding of religious transitions and growth
• Better mental health resources for those experiencing religious transitions/deconstruction
• Reduced stigma around religious questioning and change

Your Privacy is Protected

• All responses are completely anonymous
• No names, email addresses, or IP addresses are collected
• Your responses cannot be traced back to you
• Participation is entirely voluntary - you can skip questions or stop at any time

Sincerely,

Sara Hall
PhD Student
Evaluation, Statistics, and Research Methodology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Dr. Jennifer Morrow
Principal Investigator
Education, Leadership, and Policy Studies
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Tennessee Institutional Review Board. UTK IRB-25-08873-XP