STUDIES
"Trans Perspectives on Masculinity"
As an advocate for the community I am conducting research on trans masculine individuals. I am writing to reach out to trans individuals across the country who identify along the masculine spectrum to ensure that their voices and views are better represented in research. If you are willing to extend my invitation to participate in the study to your community please copy and paste the survey information and consent below. Or if you are willing to post it to your website please let me know an I will provide you with information for the posting. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Sincerely, Michele
Please post and share with anyone who might be interested in participating in the study. Thank you.
New York University School of Social Work 1 Washington Square North New York, NY 10003Consent Form
You are invited to participate in a research study designed to collect information from female bodied, masculine identified 18 -25 year old individuals about their life experiences of masculinity in today's society.
Background: Little statistical and survey information currently exists on individuals who self identify as transmasculine, transgender, transsexual male, male, gender-diverse, genderqueer and/or any identity that falls within the masculine spectrum. Therefore, your input is extremely important to this study, which will establish data on the experiences of U.S. residents who are female-bodied, but self-identify as being masculine. The data will also serve as the basis for my doctoral dissertation in social work at New York University.
Procedures: If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete a survey. This web-based survey is accessed by a web link that you may access at any time from any computer with internet connection. It consists of questions about your experiences of masculinity and the ways in which these experiences impact various aspects of your life. The survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.
Compensation: This study is voluntary. There is no compensation for your participation in this study.
Risks and Benefits of Participating in the Study: We do not anticipate any risks for you participating in this study. There are no direct benefits to participating in this study. However, as a young person who identifies as masculine your input is extremely important and will inform social work practice and assure that experiences like yours are better understood. Voluntary Nature of Participation: Your participation in this study is voluntary. Your decision whether or not to participate will not affect your current or future relations with your health center, community center, resource group, or other cooperating entities. If you decide to participate, you may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. Your consent to participate is implied by your completing and submitting the survey.
Confidentiality: By submitting your responses through this web-based survey, your email address cannot be linked and your identity cannot be tracked. Your name will not be recorded at any time. To ensure your confidentiality online, the web-based survey is accessed online from a hyperlink to Survey Monkeyās secure website and all date will be stored on a secure server.
Contacts and Questions: This research is being conducted by Michele Grethel, LCSW, under the supervision of James Martin, Ph.D. at New York University. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the study, please feel free to email Michele Grethel at mmg224@nyu.edu. You may also address inquiries directly to the dissertation advisor, Dr. James Martin, at (212)-998-9095 or email james.martin@nyu.edu If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the New York University Committee on Activities Involving Human Subjects, at (212)-998-4808 or human.subjects@nyu.edu
If you would like a copy of the study findings when they become available, please email request to mmg224@nyu.edu. You may print this as a copy of this form to keep for your records.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=816892168425
If you have any trouble with the URL, please copy and paste into a new browser window. If you are still having difficulty connecting to the link please contact Michele at mmg224@nyu.edu.
Thank You
šWere you born female bodied?
šDo you currently identify as a man, FTM, transman, transgender, or transsexual?
šDid you transition more than 20 years ago?
If you answered YES to all of these questions, you are needed for a research project exploring the transition experiences of FTMs. It involves only one 90-minute interview and participation is voluntary and confidential. A gift certificate of $10.00 to a book store will be given after the interview.
For more information call Adam Yerke at (415) 820-1603.
[Posted 9/9/06]
My name is Kerrick, and I'm working on an article to be submitted to a forthcoming anthology about FTMs and trans men who are in relationships with straight men, and their straight male partners. I'd like to interview people who:
- are FTMs/trans men who are in relationships with straight non-trans men
- are straight, non-trans men in relationships with FTMs/trans men
and I'm also willing to broaden the scope of the article to include heterosexual trans men whose female-assigned partners come to identify as male as well.
All interviews will be kept anonymous/pseudonymous (I'll make up a pseudonym, or you can tell me which pseudonym you'd like me to use) unless you give me explicit permission to use your real names.
I am a trans man myself, and I was in a relationship with a heterosexual non-trans man for two years, so the article will be written to include my own experiences as well. My intention is to treat both the difficulties and successes of these relationships evenly and respectfully.
If you'd be willing to participate, please email me at kereth at gmail dot com before May 1st. We can do interviews by email, online chat, or phone, however you prefer.
This study will compare the psychological experiences of FTM transgender/gender-variant people taking testosterone versus not taking testosterone. You do not need to be on T to participate. Hi! I am conducting a survey on the effects of testosterone on FTM transgender and gender-variantpeople, in terms of mood, body image, sexuality, and medical side effects. This study is for my Masterās Thesisās Thesisās Thesisās Thesisās Thesis in the Social Work department at San FranciscoState University.
The survey questionnaire is open to all FTM transgender, genderqueer, andgender-variant people over age 18, regardless ofwhether they are taking testosterone. It is open toeveryone who was assigned a female gender at birth,but no longer fully identifies as female. It willcompare the experiences of those of us not ontestosterone to those of us who are. The purpose of the study is to provide as muchinformation as possible for trans and genderqueerpeople considering taking testosterone, since solittle information is available.
I am an FTM transguycommitted to serving the trans community by collectingdata about the mood and psychological effects oftestosterone. I would be happy to provide you withthe results of this study, and to make the resultswidely available for folks considering startinghormones.Please consider participating in this research study.
Feel free to contact me at samdavis66@sbcglobal.net or speak to my advisor, Dr. Susan Sung, at ssung@sfsu.edu if you would like to learn more about the survey orhave any questions. Thank you very much for yourtime and interest.
Sam Davis
If you identify or have identified as transgender in any way (FTM, MTF, crossdresser, genderqueer, and other transgender and gender diverse identities), you are invited to participate in what we hope will be the largest non-clinical study of the lives of transgender people in the U.S. In our first month of outreach, we have had about 2,000 participants, and are aiming for several thousand.
While much has been written about individual transsexual and crossdressing experiences, there has been little trans-positive research on the processes by which people come to see themselves as transgender. (Because we seek to include all of our community, we use "transgender" as an umbrella term. For the survey, people should substitute how they specifically identify: man, woman, transsexual man or woman, female or male crossdresser, drag queen or king, genderqueer, etc.).
The researchers are a genderqueer college administrator and a queer campus diversity specialist (full bios are below). We are undertaking this study because we feel that high school and college administrators, therapists, doctors, and other professionals who work with transgender people often have a limited understanding of transgender experiences, which leads to poor treatment and discrimination. We hope that our findings will help foster a greater awareness of transgender people and counter the transphobic stereotypes perpetuated by previous studies.
You can take part in the study by completing the survey at https://web.survey.psu.edu /transgender (it is a secure server). The questionnaire will take about 20 minutes to fill out. It is completely anonymous and responses cannot be tracked back electronically to the sender. The research has been approved by the Institutional Review Boards of our colleges: Ohio State University and Penn State University.
Please feel free to forward the study's web address to other transgender people you know who might be interested. And please feel free to contact Brett Genny (beemyn.1@osu.edu) with any questions.
Many individuals and organizations have helped publicize this survey in trans communities. Among those we would like to thank are: Becky Allison, Lynn Conway, Laura's Playground, National Center for Transgender Equality, National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education, Other Bear, TranScience Research Institute, and Transsexual Road Map.
Thank you very much for participating in the study! We really appreciate your help.
Sincerely,
Brett Genny and Sue
Bios of the Researchers
Brett Genny Beemyn, Ph.D. , is the coordinator of GLBT Student Services at the Ohio State University, co-chair of the National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education, and a board member of the Transgender Law and Policy Institute. Brett has published and spoken extensively on transgender college students and trans-inclusive campus policies. Dr. Beemyn's most recent publications include "Trans on Campus: Measuring and Improving the Climate for Transgender Students" in On Campus with Women; "Transgender Issues on Campus" in New Direction in Student Services: LGBT Issues in Student Affairs; "Cross Dressing," "Transsexuality," and "Transgender Students" in Youth, Education, and Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia; "Genderqueer," "Transgender Autobiography," "Transgender Issues in Education," and "Transgender Issues in the Law" for www.glbtq.com; and a special issue of the Journal of Gay and Lesbian Issues in Education on "Trans Youth."
Sue Rankin, Ph.D. , is a Senior Diversity Planning Analyst in the Office of the Vice Provost and Assistant Professor in Higher Education at The Pennsylvania State University. She has presented and written several papers and books on the impact of sexism, racism and heterosexism in the academy and in intercollegiate athletics. Dr. Rankin's current research focuses on the assessment of institutional climate and providing program planners and policy makers with recommended strategies to improve the campus climate for underrepresented groups. In her role as a consultant, Dr. Rankin has collaborated with over 50 institutions/organizations in implementing assessments and developing strategic plans regarding social justice issues and concerns. Her most recent publications include: "Campus Climate for Sexual Minority Students: Challenges and Best Practices" in Toward Administrative Reawakening: Creating and Maintaining Safe College Campuses; "Climate for LGBT College Youth" in Youth, Education, and Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia; "Slow but Steady: Administrators Taking Heart to GBT Safety, Services" in GLBT Campus Matters: Guidance for Higher Education; "Campus Climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender People" in The Diversity Factor; "Campus Climate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender People: A Legal Perspective" in Focus on Law Studies.
My name's Brody and I'm a FTM student and activist in Montreal, Canada.
I'm working with a variety of people with the aim to compile a comprehensive guide to FTM chest reconstruction surgeries that can be distributed within and outside of trans and genderqueer communities. There is a great deal of information available that addresses this topic (i.e. transster), yet much of it is hard to locate. Also, while websites are great resources, the aim of this project is to make available information in print form.
We do not wish to reinvent the wheel. Instead it is a collaborative effort by many trans people and non-trans people to synthesize the information already available. Generally we plan to address types of chest reconstruction surgeries, doctors that perform them, tips for healing,etc. Ultimately, it is our hope that this guide will offer not only technical information, but also personal insight.
In this vein we have created a questionnaire that we are hoping people will be interested in filling out. We feel that beyond anything, people's personal experiences with chest reconstruction surgery is the most valuable resource. Often times, word of mouth serves an extremely important function in helping people decide what type of surgery they want, what doctor they wish to go too, etc.
All respondents will be kept anonymous. If you are interested please email me at
Thanks,
Brody Giambrone
Trans/Gender Alliance
Hello all,
I am working on a conference paper about those of us in the trans community who have at one time or another felt that we are "not trans-enough" or that other people are "more trans" than we are. I am hoping to gain more of an insight into how and why individuals end up feeling this way, and how we as a community can be more supportive of each other to eliminate this phenomenon.
If you have ever experienced this type of insecurity, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take 2-5 minutes to fill out this quick relatively informal survey. All responses are anonymous, and the results will be used only for the purposes of this conference paper, and a related article in Transgender Tapestry. Survey results will be published on <http://www.trans-academics.org>www.trans-academics.org as soon as the results are completed. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Take the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=96223746443
Peace,
Eli R. Green, MA, Applied Women's Studies
If you are interested, there will be opportunities for you to share your expertise with me in many ways, such as through a brief, informal interview set up at your convenience. Your participation in this research is completely confidential. I promise to protect your identity and ideas in any use that I make of this research. I will not quote and identify you by name in writing or in speech without first obtaining your written consent.
The immediate purpose of the research is for my senior thesis. However, as a member of the trans community, I am particularly concerned about the ability of the current prison system to meet the needs of incarcerated trans people. My hope is that this research will be of benefit to all members of the community. I am very happy to be working with you and to learn from your participation.
If you are interested in participating, or if you want to ask any questions about this work, you can call me at (646) 266-7572 or write me at
blaise_garber@yahoo.com. You are also welcome to change your mind at any time if you decided you do not want to contribute to this project. Please keep this page so that you will know what I have promised you about the use of your words and ideas.
Thank you for your interest,
Blaise Garber
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We're doing this because we care about transgender health. We want to educate healthcare providers about your needs.
"This kind of research is absolutely necessary to advance the health and well-being of all transpeople. However you identify, I urge every transguy, transman, boi, and all men with transsexual histories to respond to this survey and help these researchers gather the anonymous data they need to bring our issues to light and help us get the good medical treatment that we deserve."
- Jamison Green, FTM writer, educator, and advocate
Psst! Pass it on! We want to reach transguys from all over the US...even the world. Please pass this message on to listservs, e-groups, message boards, etc. Tell your friends!
Survey at www.transurvey.org
Questions? contact admin@transurvey.org
Carrie Sakai, is doing her doctoral thesis on FTM transition issues, and is looking for people to interview. She is a very positive community supporter, and hopes to be able to add something significant to the pool of knowledge on this subject. For more information, please contact Carrie at 619-235-5504. Also see the study flyer at:
http://www.libertylabs.com/FTM.htm
Please pass this along to anyone you know may be interested.
Participants will be reimbursed for their time.
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