
Who is eligible to participate in this study?
Are you eligible to participate in this study?
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If you are an elite UK athlete (training as part of a talent identification scheme, those with a national training programme, and/or those training towards National and International level competitions) - you are eligible​ - -
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If you are a professional athlete on contract with a UK team or club - you are eligible
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If you receive World Class Programme funding (via UKSport/National Lottery) - you are eligible
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If you are on an official Talent Identification Pathway for the UK - you are eligible
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If you competed between 1996 and now as an elite/professional athlete - you are eligible
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If you are a disabled elite athlete - you are eligible
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If you are a non-disabled elite athlete - you are eligible
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If you are a current OR retired elite athlete - you are eligible
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You must be over the age of 18 years to participate.
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Participant Information
If you choose to take part in this study, the following information is important:
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It is entirely your choice to participate in this study.
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If you begin the survey and wish to take a break, you can return to the survey at any point.
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If you wish to discontinue the survey for any reason, you are free to do so. ​
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You can also skip questions you don't feel comfortable or able to respond to.
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All responses will be anonymous, and all data used will ensure that there are no identifying statements or details of any participants.
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!! This survey will ask about some potentially sensitive or triggering topics such as abuse and maltreatment in sport, and about mental health symptoms - you may choose to skip these, or to take a break while answering them.
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A list of available services and resources for mental health and trauma assistance are available at the end of the survey should you feel you need them.