The REACH Lab at Virginia Tech is currently recruiting participants nationwide for a paid, fully virtual research study to better understand the unique daily experiences of multigender-attracted (e.g., bisexual, pansexual, omnisexual, polysexual, demisexual, etc.) adults and their romantic partners. Specifically, the study is examining how stress linked to individuals' intersecting identities (e.g., discrimination, harassment, biphobia, stereotypes about multigender-attracted individuals) impact adults' relationships, how partners support each other during these moments of stress, and other health outcomes. The hope is that this study will enhance the inclusivity of couple therapy and will inform the public of the harms caused by harmful rhetoric and policies.
Each participant can earn up to $120 for completing the study. Participants must participate in the study with their partner.
The study is approved by the Institutional Review Board at Virginia Tech (IRB # 23-399), the research team includes LGBTQ+-identifying members, and all members of the research team are SafeZone trained. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Meagan Brem, and co-Investigators include Dr. Brian Feinstein, and Dr. Ryan Shorey.
Those interested in participating in the study can submit a response to the screener survey located here: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5605Xy79AXubIRo
