Dear Participant,

My name is Guillermo Wippold, PhD. I am an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of South Carolina.

We are conducting a research project intended to fill the gap in understanding the specific psychological impacts of hair discrimination on Black men, nonbinary, and transmasculine persons. 

In order to participate, you must meet all the inclusion criteria for the study. The inclusion criteria are that you must:
(1) Be above the age of 18.
(2) Identify as Black.
(3) Identify as a man, nonbinary, or transmasculine.
(4) Currently reside in South Carolina.

Participation is confidential.

Study information will be kept in a secure location at the University of South Carolina. The results of the study may be published or presented at professional meetings, but your identity will not be revealed.

We will be happy to answer any questions you have about the study. You may contact me at 803-576-8501 or wippold@mailbox.sc.edu. Thank you for your consideration.

Appreciatively,

Guillermo M. Wippold, PhD