Latine Gender Identity - Teens 13-17
STUDY BASICS
Are you the parent of a Latino teenager? Your teen may be eligible for a research study to interview Latino teenagers and/or parents/guardians to learn more about how they think about gender identity to determine the best way for researchers to ask Latino participants about their gender identity in the future. Participation involves a one-time individual interview. Compensation provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to interview Latino teenagers and parents/guardians to learn more about how they think about gender identity so that we can determine the best way for researchers to ask Latino participants about their gender identity in the future.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?
- Parent or Caregiver of a 13 to 17 year old AND/OR a 13-17 year old teen (It’s not necessary for you and your teenager to participate if only one of you is interested.)
- Identify as Latino, Latina, Latine/x or Hispanic
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
If your and/or your child decides to participate, you will be invited to a one-time individual interview. This interview will be about 1 hour-long and we will ask you to share how you think about concepts like gender, sexuality, and dating violence, and we will also ask you to give us feedback on how best to ask questions on these topics. We want you and/or your child to give recommendations you have for improving the materials.
IRB: STUDY23100157A
- Perspectives on gender identity among Latine youth and parentsMEET THE RESEARCHER
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Maya Ragavan
Maya Ragavan, MD, is a general pediatrician and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She is interested in learning more about ways to improve well-child care for children and families. Her research also focuses on supporting families who have experienced stress or trauma.