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Participating in research investigations can help in many ways, such as advancing the understanding for professionals and thus helping those whom they serve & increasing understanding for those who participate in the study itself through the questions and self-reflection involved. Some studies offer a lottery or cash as reimbursement.
There may be also risks in participating in research, such as bringing up difficult material and emotions for the participate as well as loss of time in answering the questions. All research involves some level of risk and benefit, and each study request will identify what those risks and benefits would be.
Below are some research requests that are specific to the LGBTQ population or those that might interest such population:
- Seeking Same-Sex Couples for research study: Our research team at the University of Utah is conducting a study focusing on how different patterns of interaction between couples affect cardiovascular reactivity. All participants will be financially compensated. We are looking for couples who have been together for at least 9 months. The study involves visiting our research office at the University, filling out questionnaires, and engaging in a videotaped discussion with your partner about daily events, areas of disagreement, and positive experiences while we assess your cardiovascular functioning. The findings will have important implications for understanding how close relationships influence physical health. For more information, go to http://research1.psych.utah.edu/study/family/ to answer a few short screening questions and determine your eligibility, after which a research assistant will contact you directly with all of the details. You can also reach us at 581-3924. Feel free to pass along this message to friends and family that you think might be interested. Dr. Lisa Diamond, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Utah.
- Experiences of Religion on LGBT Individuals and Their Relationships: Click here for a list of current projects.
- Exploring older lesbian couples' experiences with aging, including issues related to work and retirement, caregiving, housing and assisted living, lesbian identity, and strengths related to getting older. $30 is given per couple (in which at least one partner is 60 years of age or older) to participate in a 60-90 minute initial interview and then a 30 minute follow-up. This is an opportunity for lesbian women to give voice to some of their concerns about aging, as well as a time to reflect positively on the meanings their experiences hold. Click here for more info.
- Exploring romantic relationships: This 30-minute study examines attitudes, feelings, and experiences associated with being lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Click here for more info.
- Exploring a full spectrum of female relationships: This 30-45 minute survey investigates female ideas of romantic relationships and investigates the experiences of women involved in committed romantic relationships with men as well as women in committed romantic relationships with other women. Click here for more info.
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, bi-curious, queer, questioning, or otherwise same-sex attracted: This 20-30 minute survey
is on the beliefs about sexual orientation held by same-sex
-attracted people. Click here for more info.
- Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Relationships: This 20-minute study investigates the effects of homophobia, alcohol and drug use, and family relationships on intimate relationships. Click here for more info.
- Study on the Eating Behaviors of Gay Men: This 20-minute survey will donate $1 per participant who completes the survey to the Human Rights Campaign. Click here for more info.
- Research Study for Lesbian, Bisexual, and Questioning Women: The 30-minute study involves questions about experiences you may have had as a woman and as a lesbian/bisexual person, your connection to the LGB and feminist communities, ways you typically deal with stressful events, and psychological well-being. Click here for more info.
- Coming Out to Parents as a Lesbian or Bisexual Woman: The study's purpose is to learn more about the experiences and reactions that occur after coming out to parents. It should take 30 minutes to 1 hour to participate. Click here for more info.
- Lesbian Women of Color in a Relationship: This study will explore the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of minority stress and societal stressors related to being in a committed inter-ethnic lesbian of color relationship.
Each member of the couple will take part in a face-to-face confidential individual interview and earn $30 each for 1½ to 2 hours. Click here for more info.
- Health Care Experiences of Gay Men and Women:
This 30-minute survey is designed to gather the health care experiences of individuals who identify as same-gender-oriented (e.g., lesbian, gay). Participants who identify as bisexual, transgender, or intersex may feel that there are additional experiences that they have had with health care providers that are not asked about in this survey . Click here for more info.
- Homosexuality among Highly Religious Mormons: A Follow-Up Study: The criteria for inclusion in this study is individuals who deal with or have dealt with same sex attractions over the age of 18 who have/had a considerable investment in the LDS/Mormon Church [e.g. served a mission, temple attendance, important callings, regular church attendance & full tithe payer for a significant period of time, strong testimony, etc]. It is the perspectives of this group that is of interest to this study, and it may take 1 hour to participate. Click here for more info.
- Same-sex attracted individuals born in the LDS Church (practicing and non-practicing): This 20-minute study investigates the experiences of those who are “out” and/or practicing your LDS faith to help explain the effects of Mormon teachings and culture on same-sex attracted individuals. Click here for more info.
- Sexual Satisfaction in Relationships: The purpose of this 10-minutes survey is to gather information on what individuals think contributes to or detracts from sexual satisfaction in relationships. Click here for more info.
The Gay & Gender Research Organization also keeps a list of research projects related to the LGBTQ community. Check out their list and resources here.
For Therapists:
- Experiences of LGB Psychologists-in-Training: This study explores the experiences of gay, lesbian, and bisexual counseling and clinical psychologists-in-training who have had at least two semesters of clinical supervision. The participants will be interviewed via telephone with regard to their experiences, with the interview taking approximately 1 to 2 hours. Click here for more information.
- LGB Therapists and Personal Relationships: This 20-30 minutes study will examine the impact of professional roles on the personal lives of LGB therapists. Click here for more information.
- Childhood Sexual Abuse: The purpose of this 20-25 minute study is to examine psychologists' attitudes and practices in the assessment of childhood sexual abuse with adult clients/patients. Click here for more info.
- White Therapists' Racial Attitudes: The purpose of this 25-30 minute study is to validate a new scale that measures racial attitudes of white mental health helping professionals and white mental health helping professionals-in-training. Click here for more info.
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