*This survey is approved by the EmptyClosets Staff. You must be 18 years or older to participate* Hello! We are looking for volunteers to write a little bit about themselves and their experiences with their LGBTQIA+ identities, and take a brief online survey. The purpose of this study is to examine how LGBTQIA+ individuals relate to themselves over time, especially when faced with difficulties, and how their attitudes differ between participation in supportive communities. The survey is online, quick, and completely anonymous. There are three parts to the survey: (1) Write about your first time being rejected for your LGBTQIA+ identity (2) Write about your most recent time being rejected for your LGBTQIA+ identity (3) On a scale of 1-5, respond to statements about how you treat yourself in difficult times. Your participation should take approximately 15-30 minutes. While this study is specifically interested in LGBTQIA+ individuals, anyone is welcome to participate. Thank you so much for your time, Please click the link below if you are interested in being a part of this study: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LGBTQIA If you have any questions about this research study, please contact Constantine Dhonau at [email protected] or Steven Graham at [email protected]
Updating to confirm that locked threads have been placed in Coming Out Advice, LGBT Later in Life, and Sexual and Romantic Orientation. Anybody wishing to address the researcher directly may use this thread to ask any questions related to the research. Martin.
Also making my presence known here. Any questions and comments are welcome! PM, thread post, or email. Thank you so much to everyone who has participated so far!
There has been a great response to this survey so far and I am grateful to each and every one of you. Thank you. In another forum I posted the link to, there have been a number of questions and comments about people feeling like their stories or involvement isn't relevant. I just wanted to clarify that even if you haven't had bad experiences coming out, you can still contribute your story and make your voice heard in this study. - Write if you haven't had any bad experiences coming/being out and (and maybe why) - Demographic information always helps to know who's out there. Age, gender, sexuality - The 26 questions at the end about self-compassion is especially helpful - If you haven't been a part of an LGBTQIA+ community outside the internet All of these things are very important to us and every little bit helps! Thank you again. It's great that you're here and finding ways to be who you want to be.
