Subject: Invitation to Participate in Doctoral Research Study on Adult Education Experiences
Dear Participant,
My name is Paul Samuel Young, and I am a doctoral candidate at Trident University International in the College of Education. I am conducting a research study titled “The Effects of Stress and Loneliness on Adult Education Participation Among Black American Men After the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
The purpose of this study is to explore how Black American men have experienced stress, loneliness, and motivation while participating in adult or continuing education programs since the pandemic.
Participation Details:
• One confidential interview (about 45–60 minutes)
• Conducted in person, by phone, or via Zoom
• Voluntary participation you may withdraw at any time
Administrator’s information for Education2Business, Instagram and LinkedIn will be provided to verify researchers’ ownership of website authenticity and recruitment legitimacy.
The administrator ( myself) will serve as proof of authorized access and oversight for participant outreach through social media platforms.
To participate, you must identify as a Black or African American man, be 25–55 years old and have taken part in an adult education or continuing education program after the COVID-19 pandemic. This study is will be conducting in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Washington and surrounding area.
If you are interested or would like more details, please reply to this email or contact me directly at Paul.young@my.trident.edu. I will provide the informed consent form and answer any questions before scheduling the interview.
Thank you for considering this invitation your voice and experience are vital to improving understanding of adult learning experiences in the Black community.
Sincerely,
Paul Samuel Young
Doctoral Candidate, Trident University International
Email: Paul.young@my.trident.edu
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