(IRB Protocol No. 2015-0201-103)
Participant Recruitment Flyer
Study Title: Lack of Social Support, Depression, Substance Use, and Access to Firearm as Risk
Factors of Suicide Ideation among African American Men at a Historically Black College and
University
Thank you for your interest in this study.
Please make sure that you meet the following criteria:
1) You are a student of Prairie View A&M University,
2) You are male and African American,
3) You are at least 18 years of age, can read and write English.
Please visit (https://pvamu.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2ukDSrKN6Z22HxX) to
complete this questionnaire.
Availability of Research Lab: Should you desire to complete this form where the researcher
will be available, you may do so at the Psychology research lab (Room #261 of Don K. Clark
Bldg). The available times are as follows: Mondays 9am – 5pm; Tuesdays 12pm – 3pm;
Wednesdays 12pm – 5pm; and Thursdays 12pm – 3pm. During those available times you
may see Dr. Joe Dickson in Room #251 to assist you.
Background Information: The purpose of this study is to investigate the risk factors (lack of
social support, depression, substance use, and access to firearm) of suicide ideation among
African American men at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Based on the
age group that is most at risk (i.e., adolescents and young adults), this study will explore whether
the age of the participants will act as a moderator between the risk factors and suicide ideation.
Moreover, as social support is reported to be a protective factor of mental health problems (such
as suicidal behaviors) among African Americans, this study will also explore whether the lack of
social support will act as a moderator between the other risk factors and suicide ideation.
Procedures: If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to complete five surveys. This
will include questions regarding demographic, behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. It is estimated
to take you up to 10 to 35 minutes to complete all the surveys.
Print the proof of participation at the end of the questionnaire for your personal record.