Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Invitation to Participate in Research Study on Cohousing Development

[Thomas Chapel (tjchapel]

happy to help

Tom Chapel


On Thu, Oct 1, 2026 at 8:20 AM Bhatia, Monica E via Cohousing-L <
cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org> wrote:

> Dear friends,
>
> My name is Monica Bhatia and I am an Assistant Professor of Sociology at
> Washington State University. I am conducting a research study
> examining the development of emerging cohousing communities.
>
> The purpose of this study is: to better understand the resources
> individuals and groups draw upon when developing cohousing communities, as
> well as the challenges they encounter in the process. I am inviting
> individuals with experience in cohousing development to participate in an
> interview about their perspectives and experiences.
>
> Who can participate: Adults (18+) who have helped plan or develop a
> cohousing community, including founders, forming group
> members, and professionals such as developers, architects, and consultants.
>
> Participation would involve: a one-hour interview conducted via Zoom or
> phone (based on your preference). With your permission, the interview would
> be audio recorded to ensure accuracy. Participation is entirely voluntary.
> You may decline to answer any question and may withdraw from the study at
> any time. If conditions allow, and with your consent, participation may
> also involve being observed in a private or public setting, observations in
> a private setting will only take place with your permission
>
> Information you provide will be kept confidential to the extent permitted
> by law. Identifying information will be removed from transcripts, and
> pseudonyms will be used in any publications or presentations resulting from
> the study.
>
> If you are interested in participating: please use this link (
> https://calendly.com/monicabhatia/cohousing-interview<
> https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/calendly.com/monicabhatia/cohousing-interview__;!!JmPEgBY0HMszNaDT!oq3Ff-ahmzFiouW2TTCKI7aIo9ZcjBy2fXu1WDmCGhN9Nx7XYDJXwKLGz9INh6RdGTyHvvMXSrBhDuEtTw$>)
> to schedule an interview lasting approximately one hour with me. If you
> would like to participate but do not see a time that works for you, please
> email me and I would be happy to find an alternate time. I would be happy
> to provide additional details and answer any questions you may have.
>
> Thank you for considering this request,
> Monica Bhatia
>
> If you have any questions about this study, you may contact:
> Dr. Monica Bhatia
> Principal Investigator
> Monica.bhatia [at] wsu.edu<mailto:Monica.bhatia [at] wsu.edu>
>
>
> Monica Bhatia, Ph.D. (she/her)
> Assistant Professor of Sociology
> Affiliate Faculty, Program in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)
> ADVANCE at WSU Grantee, 2025
> College of Arts and Sciences
> Washington State University
> Wilson-Short 214
>
>
> Please note: My working hours may not be your working hours. Please do not
> feel obligated to reply outside of your normal work schedule.
>
>
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