Join third year Sport and Exercise Psychology student Chelsea Davis in her thesis research! Details are listed below.

My name is Chelsea Davis, and I am a graduate student in the Sport and Exercise Psychology Program at Ball State University. I am on a research team with Lindsey Blom, Grayson Smith, and Justin White. We are writing to let you know about an opportunity to participate in a study, Using the Perspective of NCAA Coaches and Black Female Student-Athletes to Design Culturally Supportive Environments (2102951). We’re conducting a research study which uses the voices of Black female student-athletes to design culturally supportive sport environments and you are invited to participate in the study. If you agree, you will participate in an interview and receive $25 for your participation through Cashapp, Zelle or Venmo deposit.

Some of the questions that you’d answer would look like:
How does/ did your supportive coach create an environment where you can be authentic?

How does/ did your supportive coach validate your emotional experiences?

What do you want coaches, in general, to know about how to create a supportive environment?

In this study, you will:
Complete a demographic questionnaire and consent form here.
Participate in one 45-60 minute interview with the student co-PI and research team.

If you or anyone you know may be interested in participating, could you
Email Chelsea.davis3@bsu.edu and let us know you’re interested!
Complete the demographic questionnaire and consent form here.
We’d greatly appreciate your voice and wisdom in this research because our goal is to empower Black female athletes in their sport space. This study is approved by the BSU IRB [2102951-1] If you would like to have additional information about this study, please contact us at chelsea.davis3@bsu.edu or lcblom@bsu.edu

Thank you,
Chelsea Davis (she/ her)
M.S. Student | Sport and Exercise Psychology
M.A. Student | Rehabilitation Counseling
Instructor | Physical Fitness and Wellness
Research Assistant | Dr. Blom (Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology)
Member | CPSY Diversity Committee
Ball State University
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