Advancing Research
The Institute works to advance clinical practice through the promotion of research on LGBT behavioral health issues. This is accomplished through investigations conducted at the Center, partnering on research with other organizations and by linking members of the community to studies they may participate in.
Seeking Subjects!
The studies below are not affiliated with SOGI, and their inclusion here is not an endorsement of them by the Center. If you are interested in having a research study listed here write
SOGI@centeronhalsted.org.
TOPIC: Society's Views about Sexual Orientation
INSTITUTION: Suffolk University
POSTED: 8/27/10
PARTICIPANTS
Participants must be over the age of 18, and identity with a descriptor of something other than heterosexual—such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or questioning.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Participation consists of completing a web-based survey that will take about 30 minutes. Participants will be asked questions about themselves and their feelings. Participation in this study will be anonymous. No self-identifying information will be collected, and responses will be encrypted.
BENEFITS/RISKS
There is a minimal risk involved for participants. Subjects may experience distress while answering questions about their current mental health status or sexual orientation. Subjects may stop participation at any time, and they can skip any questions they would prefer not to answer. Referral information for mental health services will be provided at the end of the survey or, whenever subjects choose to discontinue. There may be societal benefits to participation in this research. Increasing the scientific community’s knowledge about sexual orientation will hopefully increase the quality of outreach programming and mental health treatment for LGB individuals. Thus, LGB people who utilize mental health treatment may benefit indirectly.
If you complete the survey, you may enter to win one of two $25 iTunes gift cards.
To participate in the study, please click on the following link or copy and paste it to your web browser:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wentzii
For additional information about the study email
enwoodward@suffolk.edu or write Eva Woodward, Suffolk University, 41 Temple Street, 6th floor, Boston, MA 02114. The study's supervisor, Dr. Pantalone, can be reached at
dpantalone@suffolk.edu
This study was approved by the Suffolk University Institutional Review Board (No. #F-144-10), an ethics committee charged with protecting the rights of the human subjects who serve as participants in research studies.
TOPIC: Relational Factors Influencing Self Disclosure of Gender Identity in Sibling Dyads
INSTITUTION: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
POSTED: 6/25/10
Seeking volunteers to participate in a study of how siblings effect, and are effected by, the process of disclosure of gender identity on the part of a gender variant family member.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants who exhibit gender variance broadly defined to include those who identify as transsexuals, cross-dressers, masculine-identified females, feminine-identified males, MTFs, FTMs, transmen, transgendered women, intersexed, gender queer and other differently gendered people. Participants may identify as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or nonsexual. In addition, participants must have at least one living sibling who he or she has disclosed his or her gender identity to at some point during his or her lifetime. Alternatively, participants may identify as the sibling of a brother or sister who identifies according to the above description.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Participation consists of completing a brief demographic form and engaging, along with your sibling, in a sixty to ninety minute in-person interview with the primary investigator, in which we will discuss the experiences of both siblings in regards to the self disclosure of gender variance on the part of one sibling. Participation in this study will be anonymous. No self-identifying information will be collected.
BENEFITS/RISKS
If you choose to participate, the knowledge gained from this study will be used to benefit society by increasing our understanding of how the disclosure of gender variance unfolds within sibling relationships.
To participate in the study, or to get more information about it, please email Chris Bartel at
cmb5097@thechicagoschool.edu
For additional information about the study: email Chris Bartel at
cmb5097@thechicagoschool.edu or write to Dr. Kerri Ronne, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 325 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60654. The study's supervisor, Dr. Kerri Ronne, can be reached at
kronne@thechicagoschool.edu
This study was approved by The Chicago School of Professional Psychology's Institutional Review Board on April 19, 2010.
TOPIC: Personality Characteristics and Attitudes Towards Infidelity in Gay and Lesbian Individuals
INSTITUTION: Adelphi University, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies
POSTED: 06/21/10
WHAT: Seeking volunteers to participate in a study about attitudes on and predictors for infidelity in romantic relationships.
PARTICIPANTS
Adult men and women who identify as gay, lesbian or homosexual, and have a history of romantic relationships. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Participation consists of completing 2 web-based surveys. The first survey is a brief online consent form that explains the study in greater detail and asks for your name and email address should you agree to participate. If you agree, you will then be redirected to the study itself that will take about 20-30 minutes of your time. Participation in this study will be anonymous, and no self-identifying information will be collected.
BENEFITS/RISKS
Although there are no direct benefits from participation, it may increase your awareness of how knowledge is discovered in psychology, as well as of your own feelings and attitudes. There are no known risks associated with this study, however, the questionnaires do ask personal questions about yourself and your attitudes which may be uncomfortable. After completion, you will be debriefed and provided an opportunity to ask questions to reduce any risks of participation. Knowledge that is gained from this study will be used to increase understanding about aspects of personality, romantic relationships and sexual orientation.
To participate in the study, or to get more information about it, please click on the following link or copy and paste it to your web browser:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LFW3588
For additional information about the study write Lisaeharris@gmail.com or contact the study's supervisor, Dr. Lawrence Josephs at
JOSEPHS@adelphi.edu
This study was approved by Adelphi University's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects on March 26, 2009.
TOPIC: Male Body Dissatisfaction Related to Sexual Anxiety
INSTITUTION: The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy, Chicago
POSTED: 06/04/10
WHAT:Study seeks volunteers to participate in reseach on male psychology, specifically body dissatisfaction related to sexual anxiety.
PARTICIPANTS
Biological males and those who identify on the trans spectrum, who are 18 years and older.
WHAT’S INVOLVED
Participation consists of completing a web-based survey that will take about 20 minutes of your time. The surveys answers are presented in number format in which the individual will click on the number that is associated with the answer that best reflects personal experience. Participation in this study is anonymous.
BENEFITS/RISKS
The risks involved in this study are minimal. There are no immediate benefits by participating in this study. Also, there is no monetary or other type of compensation for participating. Knowledge that is gained from this study will be used to increase understanding about gender, specifically related to body image and anxiety.
To participate in the study, or to get more information about the study, please click on the following link or copy and paste it to your web browser:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RMLVRR8
For additional information about the study: Email
audramarks@gmail.com. The study's supervisor, Dr. Penelope Asay, can be reached at 312-777-7600 ext. 7713 or
pasay@argosy.edu.
This research study has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board, Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Chicago on May 13, 2009.
TOPIC: The Phenomenon of Non-Mainstream Sexuality and High School Retention Rates: A Qualitative Study of Nonheterosexual Former High School Students
INSTITUTION: Argosy University-Chicago
POSTED: 06/04/10
WHAT: We are looking for volunteers to participate in a study that involves former nonheterosexual high school students.
PARTICIPANTS
Male and Female nonheterosexuals aged 18-24 years of age whom graduated from a public high school or dropped out of a public high school after grade 10 to attend an alternative high school, be home-schooled, or received a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
WHAT’S INVOLVED
Participation is completely voluntary and consists of leaving your email address and taking less than one minute to complete four profile questions and no more than 15 minutes to share your experience by completing a confidential online survey or indicate your preference in the profile questions to participate in a confidential one-on-one audio interview with the investigator which shall take no more than 30 minutes to complete. Participants are asked to take either the online survey or the one-on-one interview, not both. All profile information, online surveys and one-on-one interviews are strictly confidential. There will be no way to connect participants’ names with responses on the questionnaires.
BENEFITS/RISKS
Before completing the survey you will have the option of providing your email address to be entered into a drawing to win one of four $25.00 gift cards from Best Buy. The study does not record your IP address and uses encrypted software to protect your data. Knowledge that is gained from this study will provide a better understanding of phenomena faced by LGBTQ youth who legally, morally, and ethically deserve equal access to a public high school. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this research study.
To participate in the study or to get information about it, please click on the following link or copy and paste it to your web browser:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/78GCQ9H
For additional information about the study you may contact the investigator Yolanda Brewer at
oreodomi@chi.stu.argosy.edu. The investigator’s advisor, Dr. Qi Chen, may also be reached at
qchen@argosy.edu.
This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at Argosy University-Chicago on March 29, 2010.
TOPIC: Effects of Sex, Sexual Orientation, Infidelity Expectations, and Love on Distress related to Emotional and Sexual Infidelity
INSTITUTION: Oklahoma State University
POSTED: 04/15/10
PARTICIPANTS
Study that exploring individuals’ feelings about imagined acts of infidelity within their current romantic relationships.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Participation consists of completing an online survey which should take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. Participation is completely voluntary. There is no penalty for not participating and you have the right to withdraw your consent and participation at any time. All information collected in this research study is strictly confidential. There will be no way to connect participants’ names with responses on the questionnaires.
BENEFITS/RISKS
Upon completion of the survey, interested participants will have the opportunity to enter into a drawing to win one of two $25.00 gift cards from Walmart. Knowledge gained from this study will help mental health professionals who work with romantic couples to understand how individuals respond to incidents of infidelity in their relationships and how this varies when working with opposite and same-sex couples. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this research study.
To participate in the study, please click on the following link or copy and paste it to your web browser:
http://frontpage.okstate.edu/coe/olivialeeker/.
For additional information about the study: email
olivia.leeker@okstate.edu. The study’s supervisor, Dr. Al Carlozzi, can be reached at
al.carlozzi@okstate.edu.
This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at Oklahoma State University on December 21, 2009.
TOPIC: Relationship of Love Styles, Romantic Attachment, and Relationship Satisfaction in Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals
INSTITUTION: Oklahoma State University
POSTED: 04/15/10
Study exploring how the experiences of love and romantic relationships among gay men, lesbians, and bisexual individuals vary.
PARTICIPANTS
Individuals who identifies as Gay Male, Lesbian, or Bisexual.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Participation would involve completing an on-line survey which should take you no more than 20-30 minutes to complete. Your responses will be confidential and anonymous. We will not ask you to write your name anywhere on the survey so there is no way to connect your responses to your identity.
BENEFITS/RISKS
We hope this information will give us a better understanding of how GLB individuals experience love, including their sense of connection with dating partners, and how satisfied they are in their romantic relationships. We want to gain a better understanding of the resilient aspects of romantic relationships for the GLB community in hopes to provide more effective services to GLB individuals. Given that little research has been conducted in this area with GLB individuals, we hope the results of the study will educate people in society regarding love and relationship experiences for GLB people and guide researchers to new areas of study.
To participate in the study go to
http://frontpage.okstate.edu/coe/richzamora/
For additional information about the study contact Rich Zamora at
richard.zamora@okstate.edu. The study's supervisor Dr. Carrie Winterowd can be reached at
carrie.winterowd@okstate.edu.
This study was approved by: Oklahoma State University Institutional Review Board # ED1034.
TOPIC: Drag Kings Experiences Performing
INSTITUTION: City University of New York (CUNY)
POSTED: 04/15/10
Study examining how drag kings experience their performances and daily challenges with other people’s perceptions of their sexuality and gender presentation.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants should meet the following criteria: 1) Were assigned the gender of female at birth, 2) Are at least 18 years old, 3) Have performed masculinity in front of an audience at least once in their lifetime.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
This survey will take about 25 minutes to complete. At the end of the survey, you will be told about another part of the study that you will have the option of participating in by providing your email address.
BENEFITS/RISKS
At the end of the survey, you will have the option of providing your email address to be entered into a lottery for $50. The survey does not record your IP address and uses encrypted software to protect your data.
To participate in the study, or to read more about the survey, go to
https://snaponline.snapsurveys.com/surveylogin.asp?k=126806969442.
For additional information about the study write
ericajfriedman@gmail.com. The study's supervisor, Dr. Sarit Golub, can be reached at
sgolub@hunter.cuny.edu.
This study was approved by the CUNY Graduate Center Institutional Review Board (# 10-01-003-0135) on February 22nd 2010.
TOPIC: Engaged Same-Sex Couples Study
INSTITUTION: University of Virginia
POSTED: 04/15/10
Study on marriage and family formation in same-sex couples.
PARTICIPANTS
Women who are engaged to/planning to marry another woman in the next calendar year, and men who are engaged to/planning to marry another man in the next calendar year. Participants must be between the ages of 20 and 35, live in the U.S. at least 50% of the time, and this must be a first marriage for both partners. Additionally, participants and their partners must NOT currently be parents or in the process of becoming parents (e.g. pregnant, actively trying to adopt etc.).
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Participation consists of completing a web-based survey that will take about 30 minutes of your time. Participation in this study will be confidential. Participants have the option of including contact information so they may be contacted for a follow-up study.
BENEFITS/RISKS
There are no direct benefits to participants for taking part in the study. Knowledge that is gained from this study will be used to increase understanding about the transition to marriage and family formation among same-sex and different-sex couples. Some of the questions are very personal in nature and there is the potential risk that participants may feel uncomfortable with some of the questions. However, participants are free to skip any such questions and are given a list of resources that they might turn to in the event that they do suffer emotional discomfort.
To participate in the study, or to get more information about it, please contact Cristina Reitz-Krueger at
survey.couples@gmail.com
For additional information about the study: email Cristina Reitz-Krueger at
survey.couples@gmail.com.
The study's supervisor, Dr. Patterson, can be reached at
cjp@virginia.edu
This study was approved by the University of Virginia IRB on Novermber 30, 2009.
TOPIC: Workplace Heterosexism, Individual Differences, Sexual Minorities
INSTITUTION: Clemson University
POSTED: 01/20/10
Study examining factors that can reduce the negative effects of workplace heterosexism for sexual minorities.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and currently employed. While the study focuses on sexual minorities in the workplace, anyone is welcome to participate. However, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) individuals are preferred.
WHAT’S INVOLVED
Participation consists of completing a web-based survey that will take about 20 - 30 minutes of your time. Participation in this study will be anonymous and completely confidential.
BENEFITS/RISKS
Knowledge that is gained from this study will be used to increase understanding about how workplace heterosexism negatively affects sexual minorities and will also be used to identify personal factors that can help reduce the negative effects of workplace heterosexism for sexual minorities.
To participate in the study, or to get more information about it, please click on the following link or copy and paste it to your web browser:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2VDHNLT
For additional information about the study: email
plipka@clemson.edu or write to Phillip Lipka, Clemson University, 418 Brackett Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-3001. The study's supervisor, Dr. Mary Anne Taylor, can be reached at
taylorm@clemson.edu. This study was approved by Clemson University’s Institutional Review Board on September 17, 2009.
TOPIC: Project ReVAMP: Improving the psychotherapy intake procedures for men in same-sex relationships involving partner abuse.
INSTITUTION: DePaul University; Howard Brown Health Center
POSTED: 11/12/09
Study seeks to improve the psychotherapy assessment procedures of men in same-sex relationships which involve partner abuse.
PARTICIPANTS
Two different groups of participants are being recruited for this study - (1) biological men who have been in same-sex relationships involving partner abuse (2) mental health providers who conduct psychotherapy related to same-sex partner abuse among males. All participants must be at least 18 years old and currently living in Illinois.
WHAT’S INVOLVED
For biological males who have been in same-sex relationships involving partner abuse, participation consists of completing a 1 hour-long, individual in-depth interview on two separate occasions. Mental health providers participate in two separate, two hour-long focus groups with other mental health providers who work within the field of same-sex partner abuse. All participants complete a brief questionnaire during their first study visit. The confidentiality of all collected personal identifying information is assured.
BENEFITS/RISKS
For their time and travel, participants will be reimbursed $20 cash for each of their two study visits (up to $40). Knowledge that is gained from this study will be used to improve the ways in which partner abuse is assessed and measured in mental health practice and research.
To participate in the study please call 773.388.1600 x 3360.
For additional information about the study: email
mhidalgo@depaul.edu, or write to Marco Hidalgo, Howard Brown Health Center, Department of Research, Chicago, IL 60613
The study's supervisor, Dr. Gary W. Harper, can be reached at
gharper@depaul.edu.
This study was approved by the Institutional Review Boards of DePaul University and Howard Brown Health Center in May and June 2009, respectively.
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