Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Chicago
Participants Needed for a Clinical Research Project


Name of Study: Women and Their Romantic Attachments to Incarcerated Men

Purpose of Study: To understand the Attachment Style of women who choose to become romantically involved with men in prison. The information gathered from all participants in the study will be used to generate theories about the etiology of women who choose romantic involvement with incarcerated men and to determine if they exhibit common characteristics, attachment styles or other commonalities.

Name of Researcher: Leah Samler, M.A., LPC

Name of CRP Chair: Kathleen O’Brien, PhD, ABPP

Location of Study:Argosy University/Chicago Campus
225 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654

Specific Requirements of Participants: Participants must be heterosexual female ages 18 and older of any race/ethnicity/religious affiliation/economic status. Participants must have either been in a relationship with an incarcerated male for at least one year or are currently involved with an imprisoned male. The relationship must have started while the man was in prison and no affiliation prior to incarceration can have occurred.

Type of Activity Involved: Participants will be involved in a face-to-face audiotaped interview. Questions will be open ended allowing for participants to share their experiences as they deem appropriate.

Approximate Length of Time: Time is dependent on individual’s response style. However, the average length of time is estimated at 45-90 minutes.

If you or anyone you know are interested in participating, please call or e-mail the researcher at the below information.

Leah Samler, M.A., LPC