Individuals living nationwide are invited to participate in a mental health survey research study.
Are you a self-identified women, 18-35 years old (19-35 if living in Nebraska), living in your current city or town for a consecutive period of at least six months and not planning to move or relocate in the next six months? You may qualify for a mental health survey and receive compensation up to $300!
Fast Facts
18-35 years old (19-35 if in Nebraska)
sexual minority women
has lived in their current city/town for a consistent 6 months
Compensation Provided
Conducted remotely nationwide
Study Background
This study is a 5-year R01 involving longitudinal surveys. Our goal is to understand the impact of LGBTQ+ relevant laws, policies, and climates on mental health and recovery from sexual assault among sexual minority women, with a priority focus on Black sexual minority women.
Enrollment targets:
- We are aiming to enroll 2400-3024 sexual minority women in 507 pre-selected localities across the country (minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 participants per locality)
- We are aiming to enroll 50% Black participants (minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 per locality)
Localities:
We’re enrolling participants the localities rated by the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. These localities include:
- The largest cities in the US and by state
- The cities with the largest public universities in each state
- The top 25 small, medium, and large cities in the US in terms of LGBTQ+ population per 1000 people
Data collection:
- Participants will complete surveys every 6 months for 2.5 years (6 surveys total)
- All surveys will be completed online
- We are setting up a participant management system that will automate most study tasks (e.g., survey invitations and reminders)
- Staff will not directly/manually participants unless fraud is suspected
Recruitment:
- Participants will view an ad online and be directed to a screening survey
- Our system will automatically determine eligibility and (once their locality has been set by staff) determine if we have reached capacity for their locality + race group
Study Background
InVEST is a school and work coaching program designed to help teens and young adults meet their school and work goals. In InVEST, teens and young adults can learn different skills and strategies that may help them meet their goals by developing organization skills and strategies to manage stress and procrastination.
Participation includes 4 months of weekly, 1-hour sessions focused on organizational skills, stress-management, and goal initiation with a school and work coach.
Sessions begin by assessing the young person’s goals, noting any difficulties with procrastinating, dealing with stress, or organizing their time. Sessions are then based on the specific needs of each participant. Our coach communicates and collaborates with the client’s individual therapist, school counselor, and family to build a team to support the teen to achieve these goals.
If you have experienced recent changes in your thinking, moods, or behaviors, and are struggling with school or work, you may be eligible to participate. See if you qualify today!
Additional Information
This is a longitudinal study of the impact of local and state climates of anti-LGBTQ+ stigma on mental health and recovery from sexual assault among sexual minority women.
This study is for:
-Sexual minority woman
-Age 18-35 (19-35 in Nebraska)
-Lives in one of our 507 localities of interest, has lived there for at least 6 months and not planning to relocate to another locality for the next 6 months
Study Outcomes:
Mental health, minority stress
Study Visits:
Participants will complete six online surveys (0-, 6-, 12-, 18-, 24-, and 30-month follow-ups)
