Survey of Skilled Migrants to the Caribbean

Hello I am Dr. Beverley Mullings, a professor of geography at Queen’s University in Canada and I am currently conducting on the contribution of first world migrants to the changing economies and societies of the Caribbean. I am particularly interested in knowing more about the reasons why skilled persons from first world countries migrate to the Caribbean, their characteristics, their roles in Caribbean labour markets and the challenges and opportunities that life in the region presents. Could you take approximately twenty minutes, to answer the questions in my online survey? You will be asked to complete few questions about yourself such as your occupation, education, age, the length of time, and reason for deciding to live in the Caribbean and so on. Involvement in the study is voluntary, so you may choose to participate or not. Also, you may also withdraw from participation at any time during the study. Please feel free to ask questions about the research if you have any. I will be happy to explain anything in greater detail if you wish.

All information that you share with me will be confidential and will be used for research purposes only. Only members of the research team here at Queen’s will have access to your data.

Here is how I will protect your privacy:
• You will not be identified from the information you provide. Participants who complete surveys will be automatically assigned an internal number.
• The data will only be used for research purposes.
• Data will be stored on password, and firewall protected computers.
• All data will be destroyed 2 years after the completion of the research project.
• Only members of the research group will view collected data in detail.

You will be able to download a copy of this information letter that you may keep for your records.

If you have any questions about this study, you should feel free to contact me at (1 (613) 533 6000 ext 78829). For questions, concerns or complaints about the research ethics of this study, contact the Head of the Department of Geography, Dr. Anne Godlewska, 1 (613) 533 6030, or the Chair of the Queen’s University General Research Ethics Board, Dr. Joan Stevenson, 1 (613) 533 6081, email stevensj@post.queensu.ca

Please click “continue to survey” to indicate that you have read the letter of information and that you consent to participate in this study.