Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Melissa Berry, and I am reaching out on behalf of the University of Central Lancashire. I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in Cybercrime Investigation. As part of my degree, I am conducting a research study aimed at understanding parental decisions regarding young children’s use of social media. The focus of my research is on children aged 8-13 years (Years 4-9), and I would appreciate your assistance in reaching out to parents of the relevant year groups.

Please include the following message in the invitation text you send out:

Hello,

You are invited to participate in a research study for the University of Central Lancashire. The questionnaire will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your input is crucial in enhancing our understanding of parental decisions regarding children’s use of social media. Please note that no personal data will be collected through the survey, and all responses will be kept confidential. You can access the questionnaire by following this link: https://forms.office.com/e/FQY4rBLrh7

Thank you in advance for your response.

We appreciate the time and effort you dedicate to supporting this initiative. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at mberry5@uclan.ac.uk.

Thank you for considering this request. We look forward to your valuable contribution. Please reply to this email if you proceed with sharing this opportunity with the relevant parents, as this will enable me to track any responses accurately.

Thank you again,

Melissa Berry.