Poster Comment: Pam Gibson is good people. She does not try to psychologize MCS. IMHO this survey is safe to participate in. I posted links to some of Gibsons prior research studies if you would like to learn more about her approach after this announcement
Dear Potential Research Participant:
Dr. Pam Gibson of James Madison University is seeking persons with chemical sensitivities who have requested help from a Center for Independent Living (CIL) to participate is a research study. The purpose of this study is to examine your perspective on the help you received from your Center for Independent Living (CIL) and to gather input from persons with chemical sensitivities regarding the kind of help they need from these centers.
https://websurvey.jmu.edu/ss/wsb.dll/40/mcsperspectives.htm
Prior Research by Gibson
Gibson PR, Cheavens J, Warren M. James Madison University. 1996.
Chemical Sensitivity/Chemical Injury and Life Disruption
Dear Potential Research Participant:
Dr. Pam Gibson of James Madison University is seeking persons with chemical sensitivities who have requested help from a Center for Independent Living (CIL) to participate is a research study. The purpose of this study is to examine your perspective on the help you received from your Center for Independent Living (CIL) and to gather input from persons with chemical sensitivities regarding the kind of help they need from these centers.
https://websurvey.jmu.edu/ss/wsb.dll/40/mcsperspectives.htm
Prior Research by Gibson
Gibson PR, Cheavens J, Warren M. James Madison University. 1996.
Chemical Sensitivity/Chemical Injury and Life Disruption
http://www.mcsresearch.net/journalpapers/lifedisruption.pdf
Gibson PR, Placek E, Lane J, Brohimer SO, Lovelace AC. Qual Health Res. 2005 Apr;15(4):502-24.
Disability induced identity changes in persons with multiple chemical sensitivity
http://www.mcsresearch.net/journalpapers/disabilityinducedidentity.pdf
Gibson PR, Placek E, Lane J, Brohimer SO, Lovelace AC. Qual Health Res. 2005 Apr;15(4):502-24.
Disability induced identity changes in persons with multiple chemical sensitivity
http://www.mcsresearch.net/journalpapers/disabilityinducedidentity.pdf
Gibson PR. No Date. James Madison University
Multiple chemical sensitivity, culture and delegitimization: A feminist analysis
http://www.mcsresearch.net/journalpapers/feministanalysis.pdf
Gibson PR, Cheavens J, Warren ML. Res Nurs Health. 1998 Apr;21(2):103-15.
Social support in persons with self-reported sensitivity to chemicals
http://www.mcsresearch.net/journalpapers/socialsupport.pdf
Gibson PR, Elms AN, Ruding LA. Environ Health Perspect. 2003 Sep;111(12):1498-504.
Perceived treatment efficacy for conventional and alternative therapies reported by persons with multiple chemical sensitivity