LGBTQ+ and POC Teen
Confidential Online Survey
LGBTQ+ and POC researchers from the Lavender Lab at the University of Maryland are examining the impact of discrimination on substance use and mental health of LGBTQ+ teens of color, and factors that promote their resilience and wellbeing. Join our paid confidential study today!
Fast Facts
13-17 years old
identify as LGBTQ+ and a racial/ethnic minority/person of color
have tried alcohol or other substances in lifetime
eligible participants will receive a $15 gift card
Confidential online survey
Study Background
LGBTQ+ and POC researchers from the Lavender Lab at the University of Maryland are conducting a research study to understand the negative impact of racism and anti-LGBTQ+ stressful experiences (e.g. discrimination, bullying) on the mental health and substance use of LGBTQ teens who identify as racial/ethnic minorities or people of color.
Findings from this online confidential survey will be used to inform developing affirming and resilience interventions for LGBTQ+ youth of color’s mental health and wellbeing.
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Take a quick 5-minute survey to see if you’re eligible (that just means they want to make sure you’re a good fit for the study).
- If you’re a good fit, you’ll get to do a 35-45 minute online survey from the comfort of your own space, and you’ll even get a $15 gift card as a thank you.
- Based on your responses to this survey, you might be invited to join a 2.5-year-long study where you can continue to make a difference. The 2.5 year study involves taking similar online surveys and you’ll be paid up to $360 in gift cards.
Help our community, and join our paid research study!
Study Background
LGBTQ+ and POC researchers from the Lavender Lab at the University of Maryland are conducting a research study to understand the negative impact of racism and anti-LGBTQ+ stressful experiences (e.g. discrimination, bullying) on the mental health and substance use of LGBTQ teens who identify as racial/ethnic minorities or people of color.
Findings from this online confidential survey will be used to inform developing affirming and resilience interventions for LGBTQ+ youth of color’s mental health and wellbeing.
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Take a quick 5-minute survey to see if you’re eligible (that just means they want to make sure you’re a good fit for the study).
- If you’re a good fit, you’ll get to do a 35-45 minute online survey from the comfort of your own space, and you’ll even get a $15 gift card as a thank you.
- Based on your responses to this survey, you might be invited to join a 2.5-year-long study where you can continue to make a difference. The 2.5 year study involves taking similar online surveys and you’ll be paid up to $360 in gift cards.
Help our community, and join our paid research study!
Additional Information
The Lavender Lab, a psychology research lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. We are a team of LGBTQ+ and POC researchers and students, who are dedicated to understanding how oppression impacts the health of LGBTQ+ and POC communities and factors that lead to resilience and positive well-being.
You may qualify for this online survey if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Between 13-17 years old
- Have tried alcohol or other substances in your lifetime
- Identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a racial/ethnic minority or person of color (POC)
Once enrolled, this survey involves:
- Taking a 5 minute eligibility form.
- If you’re eligible, completing a 35-45 minute survey and you’ll then get a $15 online gift card.
- At the end of the survey, tell us whether you would like to participate in a 2.5 year study.
- If interested, your survey responses will be reviewed.
- Based on your responses to this survey, you might be invited to join a 2.5-year-long study. This 2.5 year study involves taking similar online surveys and you’ll be paid up to $360 in gift cards.
- If you agree to participate in the 2.5 year study, you will received further detailed instructions.
Compensation of a $15 online gift will be provided for taking the 35-45 minute survey. You can also receive additional compensation for participating in the 2.5 year study.