Aug 17th, 2008
Request for Research Volunteers in Chicago
The following message was sent to me by Debbie Barrett. When responding to any research request about LGBT families, please state upfront if you have been interviewed previously. Many researchers don’t think to ask, which sometimes leads to oversampling.
Disclaimer: Research inquiries posted on this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as an endorsement by Abigail Garner. Additional questions should be directed to the contact named below, not Abigail.
SEEKING: Adults, (age 18 and older) who have lived with their heterosexual parents and now live (or lived) in a lesbian or gay stepfamily for a research study to fulfill requirements for a Doctoral Dissertation.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION:
· You must be at least eighteen years of age.
· You must have lived with your heterosexual biological parents for at least three years.
· One of your biological parents announced she is lesbian or he is gay and therefore divorced.
· You must have subsequently lived or are currently living with your lesbian or gay parent and her or his same-sex partner for at least three years.
· You must live in Chicago or its surrounding suburbs and be available for an interview, approximately one and one-half hour in length, with possibility of a follow-up interview if additional information or clarification is needed.
If you are interested in signing up or finding out more about this study, contact Debbie Barrett, LCSW, CADC by telephone at (630) 217-7754 or debbiebar3@aol.com. All information will be kept completely confidential.