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Janet Castellini (Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis) is conducting a study concerning the
relationships of farmers in South Jersey to nature—how those relationships have developed and how
those relationships have been expressed in their lives. The purpose is to understand from people in our
area, firsthand, how their personal experiences have shaped the way they think about and relate to the
natural world.
Participants will be asked to do two interviews. The first one will last about an hour and a half. The
second one might be an hour, but it could be shorter. The first interview will be to talk about participants’
experiences with nature in particular and, for context, their life in general. The second interview will be to talk about anything that came up since the first interview and to clarify any questions or ideas that might have resulted from the first meeting.
Interviews will be scheduled at a place and a time that is convenient for each participant. The identity of
participants will be kept confidential.
There are risks and benefits to participating in this study. It is possible that talking about experiences in
nature, memories of the past or thoughts about the future could bring up negative emotions. It is also
possible that participants will find talking about experiences with the natural world to be calming and/or enjoyable.
If you would like to participate in this study, contact Janet at the phone number or email listed below. A $25 gift card to Wawa or a gift card of your choice will be offered as a thank you gift.
Contact Information:
Student researcher: Janet Castellini, 609-504-2522 or janetcastellini@gmail.com.
Advisor: Stephen Soldz, ssoldz@bgsp.edu