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Megan Carroll
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Associate Professor, sociologist of gender, families, (a)sexualities, and social movements. Organizer of Ace/Aro Scholars Support Network. She/her
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Flyer that says: Volunteers Needed for a Study on Low Sexual Desire Do you experience low or no interest in sex? You may be eligible to participate in a remote research study. A research study based out of the University of Utah is seeking participants for remote (online) interviews on low levels or absences of sexual/erotic desire or interest. The purpose of this study is to collect more patient perspectives on low sexual desire and associated experiences, in order to better inform an academic debate over diagnostic criteria. No specific diagnosis is required to take part in this study. Remote interviews should be expected to last about 30-60 minutes and will be recorded for transcription purposes, but participant identities will be kept confidential. This study is completely voluntary and is expected to pose minimal risk apart from the possible discomfort of discussing personal topics. Eligibility Requirements: 18+ years of age & low or absent sexual desire. To Participate: Email h.h.thompson@utah.edu with your time zone and availability
June 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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A new study is collecting life histories of asexual Leather/BDSM elders in the United States! See flyer:
Master’s thesis study flyer. Text reads: “University of Chicago Recruiting Participants to Record Life Histories of Asexual Individuals in the Leather Subculture and BDSM Community Looking For: • Participants living in the United States • Identifies as Asexual or on the Asexual spectrum, participates (or had participated) in the Leather subculture or BDSM community • Identifies as an LGBTQ+ community elder or is 55+ Participants Will: • Complete a short demographic survey indicating your interest in participating in this study (5-15 minutes) • Complete 1-3 Zoom interviews recording your life history associated with your identity formation and community involvement (1-3 hours each) • Optional: Virtually share photographs or belongings important to your life history For more information, or to complete the interest form, please scan this QR code. This research has been approved by The University of Chicago Institutional Review Board, IRB24-2192. If you have any questions, please contact Juliana Theis at Theisjr@uchicago.edu” Backround includes the asexual and Leather flags.
February 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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New study by @transauthor.bsky.social, seeking participants who are #asexual and trans or nonbinary
Take part in the first national U.S. study of undergrads and grad students who are both asexual and trans and/or nonbinary! This research is being carried out by Genny Beemyn (UMass Amherst) and Shay Valley (University at Buffalo). We are leading scholars in trans and ace studies and identify as ace and/or trans ourselves. We are conducting this research to give voice to and better understand the experiences of ace trans/nonbinary colleges students and will make the findings widely available in both academic and community settings. The study involves taking a 20-30 minute survey and doing a 60-90 minute follow-up Zoom interview, where participants will be asked questions related to identifying as ace and trans/nonbinary and what their experiences have been as ace trans/nonbinary people. Students who complete both the survey and interview will be entered into a raffle to possibly win one of four $50 gift cards. Individuals are eligible to participate in this study if they identify as ace (e.g., asexual, demi, gray) and trans and/or nonbinary (e.g., agender, genderfluid, genderqueer, demi, trans man, trans woman). Participants should also be a current undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. college or university. To avoid any undue influence, the researchers will not include any participants from the institutions where they work (i.e., UMass Amherst and the University at Buffalo). The survey is available at tinyurl.com/acetransstudy
February 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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New undergraduate study seeking participants that identify as East Asian American and on the asexual spectrum: forms.gle/PahVx7VBfaaX...
Are you an asexual East Asian American? Do you identify as East Asian American and on the asexual spectrum? If so, would you like to share your experiences with an undergraduate researcher? You will be interviewed virtually about your experiences with stereotypes in everyday life. Interviews will be scheduled at your convenience and will last about an hour. You will be compensated $20 for your time. All information about you will be kept confidential. For more information or to participate, please contact Katelyn Liu at kliu1@oberlin.edu or scan the QR code on the image. This project has been approved by the IRB #AY24-25-KL-01, and is supervised by Sociology Professor Greggor Mattson.
January 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM