We want to learn more about how different types of minority stress (e.g., prejudice, discrimination, unsupportive family and friends) affect us and our romantic relationships. We are looking for lesbian, gay, bisexual, or otherwise non-heterosexual (LGBQ ) couples in a committed relationship for six months or longer to participate in a study conducted by researchers at Binghamton University.

We are interested in couples who experience a broad range of everyday stress, including people who have experienced highly stressful events. Individuals will be compensated for participation. And you can participate in the comfort of your home! This survey study takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

To be eligible, you must:

• Have been in a committed relationship for six months or longer
• Both you and your partner are over 18 years of age
• Both you and your partner speak and read English fluently
• Both you and your partner identify as either lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or otherwise non-heterosexual
• Both you and your partner are interested and willing to complete study procedures
• Have access to the internet

For more information and to determine your eligibility, please call 607-777-5438 or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) and ask for the LGBQ Couples Study. We will conduct a very brief screener over the phone, and if you are eligible to participate, you will be emailed the survey link!

You can also learn more about the study online on the Couple Adjustment to Stress and Trauma website.

This study is being conducted by Melissa Gates, M.S., in the Psychology Department, Protocol TBD. For information about your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Human Subjects Research Review office at 607-777-3818.

For more information or to determine eligibility/scheduling, please call 607-777-5438 or email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).