COMPLETED STUDIES IN THE GBV LAB

Sexual Minority Stressors, Affect and Behavior Study

This study aims to understand the effects of exposure to stressful experiences on bodily responses, emotions, behavior, and well-being. The study involved two parts:

• An in-person visit where participants are asked to complete a clinical interview, provide three saliva samples, and respond to a series of questionnaires.

• A 30-day daily diary assessment period, in which participants are asked to respond to a daily questionnaire about their experiences on their personal smartphone or electronic device.

LGBTQ+ Identity and Health Study

In collaboration with Dr. Mollie Ruben at the University of Maine

This study aims to examine how identity relates to well-being and health in adults who identify as LGBTQ+. Participation in this study involved:

• Discussing aspects of one’s identity while being video recorded via Zoom, and completing several questionnaires about your identity, health, and behaviors including substance use. 

• Additional questionnaires that were delivered via email 3 months after the Zoom session.

Empowerment Self-Defense for Trans Women Project

We are recruiting participants for a research study to better understand the experiences with and concerns about violence impacting trans women and trans femmes. Trans women and trans femme individuals and healthcare/social service providers with experience serving trans women and trans femmes are eligible to participate. The information we gather from interviews will be used develop and refine an Empowerment Self-Defense violence prevention training program tailored specifically for trans women. Participation in this study will include:

• Participating in a one-on-one Zoom interview

• Completing a brief survey