Call for participation in a master's project in Rouyn-Noranda

This research is being conducted as part of Éric Bégin’s master’s project, under the supervision of Sabrina Doyon and Emmanuelle Bouchard-Bastien, professors in the department of anthropology at Université Laval. The project is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada.

Nature of the study
Participation in this research offers an opportunity to discuss and reflect, in complete confidentiality, on your living environment in Rouyn-Noranda (neighborhood, community, environment), as well as on your personal perceptions of what constitutes a risk. The objective of the study is to provide a private space for discussion in order to highlight the perspectives of Rouyn-Noranda residents, adopting a qualitative rather than quantitative approach. Participants will be invited to share their lived experiences, concerns, and aspirations regarding the risks present in their living environment. The project is intended for residents living within the urban perimeter of Rouyn-Noranda, specifically the neighborhoods of Notre-Dame, Centre-Ville, de l’Université, Sacré-Cœur and Noranda-Nord.

Participation details
Your collaboration in this research involves taking part in an interview lasting up to 1 hour and 30 minutes, at a location of your choosing (your home or another preferred location). The interview will be audio-recorded for research purposes, with your consent, and will cover the following topics:

• Information about the participant and their living environment;
• General attitudes regarding the Horne smelter;
• Risk perceptions related to the living environment;
• General attitudes toward citizen movements, the municipality, the government, and public health authorities.

To contact the researcher: eric.begin.2@ulaval.ca

View the information sheet (in french)