Prevention Strategies Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you the parent of a 12-17 year old who identifies as LGB (lesbian, gay, or bisexual)? Is your son or daughter attracted to the same sex or both sexes? If so, you and your teen may be able to participate in a research study about parent-adolescent relationships among LGB youth. Involves one visit lasting about 1.5 hours that includes interviews and surveys. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Young people who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) are more likely to use cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana than their heterosexual peers. Researchers believe that high levels of stress related to anti-gay stigma and discrimination may help to explain why LGB youth are at an increased risk of substance use. Parents can play an important role in preventing substance use in their children, but there are currently no prevention strategies that specifically address the relationship between parents and LGB youth. The purpose of this study is to help researchers better understand how parents of LGB youth influence substance use behavior. Researchers hope their findings will lead to better parent-focused interventions for preventing substance use in LGB youth.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Adolescents ages 12-17 and their parents ages 18 and up
• Adolescent identifies as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and/or experiences same-sex attraction
• Adolescent and parent are both able to understand English
• Adolescent is not transgender

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves one 1.5 hour visit. During this visit, the parent and child will be interviewed in separate rooms. Questions will focus on your relationship, your views on sexual orientation and substance use, and other related topics. Responses will be kept confidential.