Not So Private Lives is a national survey for same-sex attracted Australians which is being conducted through The University of Queensland and supported by PFLAG. You may already be aware of the survey through advertising or write-ups in various LGBTQ media outlets (e.g., LOTL Magazine, SX, MCV, Qld Pride, Blaze, GayTas, GayNT, and Sydney Star Observer) or via LGBTQ/I email networks. However, if you or your members have yet to consider taking part in this survey, we would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the research interests and offer you and your LGBTQ/I contacts the chance to include your say. You will find information on the survey and the contact details of the researchers, provided below.
A report of the results of the survey will be posted on the survey website, upon completion of the analyses.
Please note the closing date for the survey is midnight, Friday 14th August 2009.
NOT SO PRIVATE LIVES
An anonymous survey conducted through The University of Queensland for the same-sex attracted people of Australia
The aim of this survey is to offer a positive and unique contribution to the growing body of research on the lives of sexual minorities in Australia and ultimately help provide a more effective means of communication between people differing in sexual orientation. Results from the survey will build upon findings from earlier studies conducted in Australia and will be made available to organisations and individuals upon request, in order to further research and understanding.
We truly value your participation whether you are generally open about your sexuality or not.
The survey uses "scenarios" to look at how and when (if at all) individuals choose to disclose their sexuality through a same-sex relationship or while currently single.
The survey also looks at the different types of same-sex relationships in Australia and people's preferences regarding relationship recognition whether single or in a casual or on-going relationship.
We are also very much interested in your opinion regarding the views of others in relation to same-sex relationships and same-sex attractions.
To be eligible to participate in this survey we require that you (a) are at least 18 years of age (b) are a permanent resident or citizen of Australia and (c) consider yourself to be same-sex attracted.
This study is being conducted by Sharon Dane, Dr. Barbara Masser, and Dr. Julie Duck - School of Psychology, The University of Queensland. You can contact Sharon at s.dane@psy.uq.edu.au (or 0403 895 268) or Barbara at b.masser@psy.uq.edu.au (or 07 3365 6373), if you have any questions regarding this survey. More information on the survey, including confidentiality and ethical clearance, is available on the survey website prior to the start of the survey.
TO ENTER AND PARTICIPATE click on the link below (or cut and paste into your browser)
Not So Private Lives: The Ins and Outs of Same-Sex Relationships
www.notsoprivatelives.com
Closing date: Midnight, Friday 14th August 2009.
Same Sex Survey: Not So Private Lives
