“To get the word out”: LGBTQ+ Young adults’ motivations for participating in qualitative research studies |
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| Authors: | Rachel M Schmitz Kimberly A Tyler Brandon Andrew Robinson |
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| Institution: | 1. Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA;2. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA;3. University of California, Riverside, California, USA |
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| Abstract: | Understanding why socially marginalized individuals, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ+) people, participate in research can improve qualitative research designs, as well as social services and policies. In providing a participant-centered foundation, we interviewed 65 LGBTQ+ young adults and asked “Why are certain LGBTQ+ young adults motivated to engage in qualitative social science studies?” Many LGBTQ+ young people said they were committed to enacting social change and promoting advocacy. Participants also highlighted supporting scientific research and knowledge production. Finally, LGBTQ?+ participants engaged with research to introspectively analyze their identity development processes. These findings can facilitate access to socially vulnerable and underrepresented groups through a methodological focus on participant benefits. |
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| Keywords: | LGBTQ+ young adults qualitative research participant motivations interviews |
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