Data Confidentiality
Any information obtained during this study that could identify participants was
kept confidential. The data were stored on the password-protected laptop computer of the
researcher or in a locked cabinet in the researcher’s office. Data were viewed only by the
researcher. Audio files were stored on the researcher’s password-protected computer and
were heard only by the researcher, who personally completed the transcriptions.
Participants are not personally identified in these written materials. The researcher may
publish the results of this study; however, he will keep participant's names and other
identifying information private. The audio files will be deleted after the study has been
completed.