LGBTQ Young Adulthood

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Research how young LGBTQ adults talk about their LGBTQ identity with others. 

Project description

The University at Buffalo Stigma and Health (UBSH) lab aims to conduct online and in-person research studies with LGBTQ young adults to examine how they discuss their identities with others. These projects will include questionnaires asking members of the LGBTQ community about how they share their identity with other people and how these experiences affect their well-being, as well as focus groups for LGBTQ college students to discuss perceptions of parental acceptance and the inclusivity of college campuses. Student research assistants will gain firsthand experience working with participants and collecting psychological research data. 

Project outcome

Students working with this lab will gain experience collecting and analyzing data. They will also have opportunities to present findings from this data in the form of a poster or writing project. 

Project details

Timing, eligibility and other details
Length of commitment At least a semester, but two semesters preferred
Start time Spring
In-person, remote, or hybrid? In-person
Level of collaboration Small group project (2-3 students)
Benefits Potential academic credit (PSY 498)
Who is eligible All undergraduate students 

Project mentor

Rebecca Cipollina

Assistant Professor

Psychology

Phone: (716) 645-6312

Email: rcipolli@buffalo.edu

Start the project

  1. Email the project mentor using the contact information above to express your interest and get approval to work on the project. (Here are helpful tips on how to contact a project mentor.)
  2. After you receive approval from the mentor to start this project, click the button to start the digital badge. (Learn more about ELN's digital badge options.) 
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Preparation activities

Once you begin the digital badge series, you will have access to all the necessary activities and instructions. Your mentor has indicated they would like you to also complete the specific preparation activities below. After you’re approved to begin the project, your mentor will send the relevant materials. Please reference this when you get to Step 2 of the Preparation Phase. 

  1. Read 3 recent manuscripts (from 2022-2025) on LGBTQ young adults found on google scholar or with the help of the library database.
  2. Research assistants will need to complete a CITI certification (online training) before working with participants, but this is to be completed after joining the lab. 

Keywords

psychology, LGBTQ, gender studies, sexuality, young adults, sociology, health, development