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As the most comprehensive LGBTQ community center in the Midwest, Center on Halsted works with institutions and scholars across the country to conduct research on development, physical health, mental health and a wide range of social/emotional needs of LGBTQ members and the community at large. This research is then used by policy makers, social service providers and advocacy organizations to further advance and secure the health and well-being of the LGBTQ people of Chicagoland.
In collaboration with our Resident Partner, the IMPACT Program at Northwestern University, we seek to identify health issues, understand factors that put people at risk or protect them and turn that knowledge into programs and services that improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people and communities.
All research that is approved must:
- Be consistent with the Center's mission and vision,
- Have been approved by the IRB process at applicant's home institution and indicate minimal possibility of risk to the participants,
- Show usefulness for the LGBTQ community,
- Meet high standards of design quality.
Due to the larger volume of requests we receive, please allow one to two business weeks for a response. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are currently participating in the following studies, all of which are seeking community members for participation.
- Paris Benson-Perez, a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the Chicago School is researching the importance of perceived parental support for transgender females and the impact it has on resilience when faced with minority traumas. If interested, you will be asked to participate in a 60-90 minute zoom interview and answer some questions about your experience as a transgender female, the ways that your parents showed support of your gender identity, and how such support impacted your ability to navigate experiences and challenges you may have experienced.
Eligibility for this study includes:
- Identify as a trans female and are living as a female in all environments and settings
- Between the ages of 18-30
- Came out to your parents before the age of 18
- Felt supported by your parents for at least a year after disclosing your gender identity
- Born and raised in the United States and live in the United States currently
- Have access to a computer and zoom
- Can read and comprehend materials in English and converse in English
Potential participants can contact Paris Benson-Perez at 312-590-3984 or pbensonperez@ego.thechicagoschool.edu.
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS—PARTICIPATE
If you are a graduate student or scholar conducting research and are interested in partnering with Center on Halsted to conduct research or identify participants for your study, please email us at research@centeronhalsted.org. You will then be asked to provide detailed information about your research project or proposal.
All research that is approved must
- Be consistent with the Center's mission and vision,
- Have been approved by the IRB process at applicant's home institution and indicate minimal possibility of risk to the participants,
- Show usefulness for the LGBTQ community,
- Meet high standards of design quality.
Due to the larger volume of requests we receive, please allow one to two business weeks for a response. We look forward to hearing from you.
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