Utah Pride Center provides a venue to participate in research and evaluation studies. The studies that we advertise are designed to increase knowledge of and improve the lives of LGBTQ people.
For Participants
As we know of projects looking for participants, we will post them here. If you are interested in contributing to LGBTQ affirmative research, please review the projects listed and contact the project directors directly.
Current studies:
- Researchers at the University of Utah are conducting a study called “Parenting Reflections.” This study asks young adults (18 and over) and their parents to reflect on their experiences of parenting and includes the experiences of GLBTQ individuals. Stories are shared in small focus groups or individual interviews (which ever is most comfortable for you). To ask questions or volunteer for the study please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it directly (801.581.7585).
- Researchers in the Department of Urology at the University of California in San Francisco are conducting a study on urinary and sexual health of women who have sex with women (WSW) and men who have sex with men (MSM). If you are 18 or older, WSW or MSM, we need your help completing a TOTALLY ANONYMOUS internet based survey. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. WSW click here and MSM click here.
- Looking for volunteers for a study of attitudes towards marriage and parenthood among engaged couples. The study consists of a 25-30 minute online survey. To qualify for the study, you must be 20-35 years old, live
in the U.S., and plan to marry or have a commitment ceremony within the next 365 days. You and your romantic partner must not have children, and this must be the first marriage for both of you. This study has been approved by the University of Virginia Institutional Review Board #2009025800. If you and/or your romantic partner are interested in participating or want further information, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
**Please be aware that many of these studies are not affiliated with the Center and their inclusion below is not an endorsement by the Utah Pride Center. In cases where the Utah Pride Center may be a sponsor, author, contributor, or co-sponsor of a study, that is clearly indicated below.
If you have any questions about Utah Pride Center supported research or evaluation, please contact Jenny Arm at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For questions about other studies listed here, please contact those researchers directly.
For Researchers
If you are a researcher interested in having your study posted here, we appreciate your interest in the LGBTQ community. We receive frequent requests to advertise and/or participate in research, so we carefully review these requests. We firmly believe all research conducted with LGBTQ individuals should be returned to the community in a manner that empowers the community. Further, we only participate in LGBTQ affirmative research.
Please provide additional information by completing the following Research Application form and submitting electronically to Jenny Arm at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Research ApplicationBy providing this information we will be able to determine whether and how we can assist you in research.
