According to a Russian journalist and LGBTQ activist, that’s exactly what they need to do. Earlier this year Russia made adoption, foreign and domestic, by same-sex parents illegal and also passed what they call the “anti-propaganda” law, which all but criminalize same-sex sexuality.
Read MoreThe Challenge of Valentine's Day
Unlike some people, I’m a big fan of Valentine’s Day. Sure, it’s been commercialized to the point that Valentine’s day candy appears on the store shelves the day after Christmas, and yes, you shouldn’t need to wait for one particular day of the year to express your feelings for the person (or people) you love, and yes, perhaps it’s a day that appears to rub coupledom in the face of all the singletons, but I still love it anyway.
Read More"I'm Straight. LGBTQ Participants Wouldn't Trust Me, Would They?"
Yep. I’ve heard this reason given by researchers as to why they do not include LGBTQ participants in their studies. By this logic, I suppose I shouldn’t have any heterosexuals in my studies! Ludicrous!
Read MoreExclusion Based on Vulnerable Population Status
We need to justify our use of a vulnerable population. I have heard this reason from a number of researchers, often ones who would very much like to include LGBTQ individuals in their sample, but who feel that their hands are tied in doing so because their institution or review board (or both) require that they justify the use of any subjects belonging to a ‘vulnerable population.‘
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Reasons for LGBTQ Exclusion in Research
For the most part, I often find the “reasons” touted for not including LGBTQ participants to be more along the lines of excuses.
Read MoreOn Being An Inclusive Researcher
What do I mean by “inclusive researcher”? In any research that involves human subjects (or even research that doesn’t), the process of selecting a sample is very important.
Read MoreBlirth: Or the Birth of the KLB Research Blog
LGBTQ Psychology is an exciting and emerging field of psychological research and practice that seeks to include individuals of all sexual and gender identities.
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