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Participate In Research

There is a great deal of interesting and important research on LGBTQ+ communities being carried out at the moment, much of this research relies on LGBTQ+ people getting involved and sharing their experiences. If you are LGBTQ+ and would like to have your voice heard by participating in ongoing research see below for projects you can get involved in.

INCLUSIVE RESTROOM STUDY

Expires: N/A  |  Conducted by Edward Steinfeld, Arch. D., AIA, University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning
Participation involves:
  • A web-based survey (approx. 20 mins)
  •  The purpose of this research is to understand how restrooms can be better designed to accomodate a diverse population.
  • Researchers are seeking participation from the LGBTQ+ community, particularly individuals of trans experience
  • Learn more

POST STROKE Sexuality STUDY

Expires: N/A  |  Conducted by the University of Sydney
Participation involves:
  •  The purpose of this research is to talk to members of the LGBTQI+ community who have experienced a stroke and their partners to explore post stroke sexuality.

STUDY: AN INTERSECTIONAL EXPLORATION OF THE LIVES OF LGBTQ PEOPLE OF COLOR

Expires: N/A  |  Conducted by Kehinde Oladele, University at Buffalo 
Participation involves:
  • A web-based survey (30 to 40 mins)
  •  Open to Black and Latinx women who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer and are age 18 or older
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STUDY: Experiences of Trans*, Gender Fluid, Genderqueer, and Gender Non-Conforming Adults

Expires: N/A  |  Conducted by Case Western Reserve University
Participation involves:
  • A web-based survey (45 to 60 mins)
  •  Participants entered in $50 gift card raffle
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STUDY: EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ+ Young Adults (18-21) and sex-ed

Expires:  N/A  |  Conducted by Cleveland State University

Participation involves:

  • A web-based survey (approx. 30 mins)
  • Participants entered in $10 gift card raffle
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STUDY: Psychological distress & well-being

Expires:  n/a  |  Conducted by Bijan Kashani and Dr. Amy L. Reynolds; University at Buffalo, SUNY

Participation involves:

  • A web-based survey (approx. 30 mins)
  • Open to LGBTQ+ individuals
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STUDY: Experiences of non-straight men with virtual intimacy, sex and building relationships both on & offline

Expires:  n/a  |  Conducted by Tanaka Chavanduka, Center of Sexuality & Health Disparities at the University of Michigan

Participation involves:

  • A web-based survey (approx. 30 mins);
  • Open to gay or queer men, at least 18 years or older, who have access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet, and living in the United States;
  • Eligible participants will recieve a $10 Amazon gift card
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STUDY: looking at barriers transgender people face in accessing transition-related healthcare

Expires:  n/a  |  Conducted by Nic Rios (they/them) at Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY)

Participation involves:

  • Virtual interview (approx. 60 -90 mins);
  • Open to transgender adults 18 years or older;

STUDY: LOOKING AT MEMORY LOSS IN LGBTQ ADULTS AND CAREGIVING

Expires:  n/a  |  Conducted by Amy Cunningham, MS at the University at Washington School of Social Work

Participation involves:

  • Virtual; 9 sessions with a trainied coach focusing on problem solving, skill building and low-impact exercise
  • Either the person with memory loss or their care partner must be LGBTQ

MELLOWING MIND STUDY

Expires:  n/a  |  Conducted by University at Buffalo's Center for Nursing Research

Participation involves:

  • Virtual; 8-9 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program
  • Open to adult residents of the City of Buffalo experiencing the stressful events of the COVID-19 pandemic
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INCLUSIVE RESTROOM STUDY

Expires: N/A  |  Conducted by Edward Steinfeld, Arch. D., AIA, University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning
Participation involves:
  • A web-based survey (approx. 20 mins)
  •  The purpose of this research is to understand how restrooms can be better designed to accomodate a diverse population.
  • Researchers are seeking participation from the LGBTQ+ community, particularly individuals of trans experience
  • Learn more