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My thoughts, exactly. This assumption likely has been built in to the survey. There may still be a valid survey, but only if such assumptions are clearly understood and stated at the start.There is a presumption in your introduction, and process, that the Camino is transformative.
I agree with those above that by labeling it a transformative journey, assumes that everyone undergoes a transformation. Many may have no long term inpacts or changes.. Your participation will provide valuable insights into the long-term impact (if any) of thistransformativejourney.
Thank you! I have edited the text and removed the word "transformative".There is a presumption in your introduction, and process, that the Camino is transformative. Presumably those whose experience is contrary will also be represented in your results?
Thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate the vigilance in maintaining integrity. My intent was to create a survey invitation that would resonate well with the community, and I regret that I missed the mark with that wording. Please rest assured that the survey questions themselves have been carefully reviewed to ensure neutrality and objectivity.My thoughts, exactly. This assumption likely has been built in to the survey. There may still be a valid survey, but only if such assumptions are clearly understood and stated at the start.
Hi John,Is this only for any of the Caminos or the Camino Frances. Your wording of "the Camino de Santiago" would imply a specific route.
Hi @AlanSykes ,A query, not intended to be a niggle:
You ask for "those planning to walk" the camino to participate. I am unclear whether that includes (probably the majority of people on this forum) those who have already walked a camino (in parentheses: so very glad you don't, unlike many people who should know better, conflate "the Camino de Santiago" with "the Camino Francés"). Those of us who are recidivists are probably already aware of many of the effects (or otherwise) on our health, well-being, (wallets) etc. Is our participation sought?
Hi @Donna Sch ,When you ask about country of origin, is this the country you were born in, you nationality, or where you normally live?
Hi @Brooklinn ,In the Informed Consent document which must be agreed-upon to participate in the study, the participant of the survey must agree to a “coaching session” among other things. Please explain what this entails and why a “coaching session” would be included in a survey study.
@Brooklinn ,Jo, I write this with much kindness and a head’s up. Your email address sent me to a website called CaminoTravelers providing services including: Camino planning, itinerary, follow-up, Coaching and creating community.
Your email address is listed as the only contact. In any research study it is best to disclose your affiliation to your business. The typical term used is declaring a Conflict of Interest. It doesn’t stop a research study or a survey, but it provides full disclosure to the participants who have a right to understand the affiliations of the researcher and how the gathered data may be impacted by bias and further how extremely personal participant data may be utilized.
I imagine there are many researchers, PhD’s and others well versed in the ethics, guidelines, shortcomings, and even pitfalls of research surveys on this forum who will note your affiliation to a Camino business aligned with a survey of this nature whether affiliated with a college or not. With kind regards.
I agree and I think that some people are swept up by just being a "pilgrim" and when I read about how transformative people's caminos are I have skepticism. Especially when I read people who walk for 6 or 7 days and rave about their transformation. I am not saying it doesn't happen but I have my doubts. But that is only what I think.There is a presumption in your introduction, and process, that the Camino is transformative. Presumably those whose experience is contrary will also be represented in your results?
I hadn't thought of it quite that way, but you are absolutely right! The forum is a very important part of my life now. Walking each year is a supplement.the associated “transformative” experience that evolved from that hike has been membership of this forum. Wow! What a place. So much to see, so much to learn. I am so glad that a pilgrimage to Santiago led me here
For information, May I direct you to the Documentary, Camino Skies, produced by Fergus Grady (from Newzealand) and released for general theatre viewing in 2019. It is available on the Internet). This Documentary does address a lot of the subject matter which you mention and you may find it interesting for your research. Kind regards.Dear Forum Members,
I’m reaching out to invite those planning to walk the Camino de Santiago to participate in a research study aimed at exploring the effects of the Camino pilgrimage on health, well-being, life satisfaction, and overall flourishing.
This study involves a multi-part survey, with the initial survey taken before your pilgrimage, followed by a second survey upon completion, and a final one six months later. Your participation will provide valuable insights into understanding the medium-term impact of completing this journey.
I understand that survey requests can be met with skepticism, so I’ve included some details which I hope will offer transparency and build confidence in the study’s authenticity and academic purpose.
Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we’re confident that the findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of the Camino’s impact. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
- Research Lead: The study is being conducted by Dr. B. Dorman, a professor at Fort Lewis College in Colorado, with whom I am collaborating to gather data, and conduct optional follow-up interviews.
- Ethics Approval: The research has undergone a thorough ethics review and has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Fort Lewis College. You can view permission to begin gathering data here.
- Study Basis: The survey questions are inspired by a previous study and are modelled on the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology questionnaires, ensuring a robust and scientifically grounded approach.
- Study Results: On completion of the research the final results will be published at caminostudy.com
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Survey Link
Best regards,
Jo
To all those who have responded to the survey, Thank You. I am deeply grateful for your participation. Rest assured that my intentions with this survey are simply to gather data and to better understand the wider impacts of walking the Camino on health, wellbeing, life satisfaction, and flourishing, and then share the results with those interested.@jo- your last couple of posts are not offering much comfort. An undisclosed commercial interest found by a diligent forum member?
Perhaps you could advise who, other than Camino Travelers might facilitate any coaching session(s)?
You cite Dr B Dorman as the lead in this research. Beth [Elizabeth] Dorman? Her specialty seems to be in pedagogy / teacher education not transformative experience or the psychology of behavioral change. Or am I missing something or someone?
I appreciate your interest in the topic. If there was published academic research supporting the concept of Camino as a transformative experience that of itself would support the objectives of Camino Travelers. I just think you might have disclosed that interest in your initial post
@susanawee ,For information, May I direct you to the Documentary, Camino Skies, produced by Fergus Grady (from Newzealand) and released for general theatre viewing in 2019. It is available on the Internet). This Documentary does address a lot of the subject matter which you mention and you may find it interesting for your research. Kind regards.
I was interviewed once for a Camino podcast by someone who was moved to move to Spain and start that podcast after walking from Sarria to Santiago. A walk of 6 or 7 days can change the course of someone's life.I agree and I think that some people are swept up by just being a "pilgrim" and when I read about how transformative people's caminos are I have skepticism. Especially when I read people who walk for 6 or 7 days and rave about their transformation. I am not saying it doesn't happen but I have my doubts. But that is only what I think.
As I said it does happen. But generally I am skeptical. But as I said just my opinion. I am glad it had a great effect by the person who interviewed you.I was interviewed once for a Camino podcast by someone who was moved to move to Spain and start that podcast after walking from Sarria to Santiago. A walk of 6 or 7 days can change the course of someone's life.
Jo,Dear Forum Members,
I’m reaching out to invite those planning to walk the Camino de Santiago to participate in a research study aimed at exploring the effects of the Camino pilgrimage on health, well-being, life satisfaction, and overall flourishing.
This study involves a multi-part survey, with the initial survey taken before your pilgrimage, followed by a second survey upon completion, and a final one six months later. Your participation will provide valuable insights into understanding the medium-term impact of completing this journey.
I understand that survey requests can be met with skepticism, so I’ve included some details which I hope will offer transparency and build confidence in the study’s authenticity and academic purpose.
Your participation is greatly appreciated, and we’re confident that the findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of the Camino’s impact. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
- Research Lead: The study is being conducted by Dr. B. Dorman, a professor at Fort Lewis College in Colorado, with whom I am collaborating to gather data, and conduct optional follow-up interviews.
- Ethics Approval: The research has undergone a thorough ethics review and has been approved by the Institutional Review Board at Fort Lewis College. You can view permission to begin gathering data here.
- Study Basis: The survey questions are inspired by a previous study and are modelled on the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology questionnaires, ensuring a robust and scientifically grounded approach.
- Study Results: On completion of the research the final results will be published at caminostudy.com
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Survey Link
Best regards,
Jo
Hi @Scooby2 ,Jo,
Having participated in and conducted studies in the past (I'm a psychologist 30+ yrs), I appreciate the thoughtfulness and grace of your presentation. It's a challenge to get participants! I am also intrigued by what you'll find (correlation is not causation, but still--so many interesting possibilities). I start my first Camino (Frances) on Sept 18 and completed the survey. Best of luck,
Linda
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