Invisible: Power and Control in Queer Populations (US, 18-65, LGB) - Repost

[u/Brilliant_Half7217]

Hi there,

I am a queer faculty member at John Jay College, currently conducting a study to explore and examine power, control, and unhealthy relationship dynamics in the LGB+** community.

Power, control, and unhealthy relationship dynamics among LGB+ individuals are generally assessed via standardized scales, which were developed on and for cis-het populations. Using these existing measures in LGB+ communities does help focus our attention on the issue. However, the use of these scales may narrow our attention to certain types of control and abuse—most common in heterosexual relationships—and we risk reproducing a heteronormative understanding of victimization and perpetration.

This leaves the actual experiences of our community invisible and ignored. The current project therefore aims to address the need for a more nuanced understanding of the lived experience of the LGB+ community.

The survey is completely confidential and will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Those who are LGB+, living in the US, and ages 18-65 are eligible to participate. You can also access the survey by clicking this link: https://gccunyep.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_20iIsNv3xjhkVzE

With gratitude and in solidarity!

**The researcher acknowledges that some may perceive the use of LGB+ as excluding trans individuals. However, it's important to note that this is not the intention of the study. In contrast, this differentiation is to honor the reality that TGNB folx experience unique forms and rates of violence. The next phase of this research will be focusing solely on trans and non-binary people.

IRB Approval Number: 2024-0067-JohnJay

IRB Approval Date: 1/30/2024