(Protocol #123304)
We are looking for volunteers for an individual based interview study. This project aims to explore how lesbian identified individuals both construct and understand their sexual identity through their engagement with social media. The study takes place on zoom.
The study aims to understand how lesbian identified individuals both understand and construct their sexual identity through their social media engagement. Specifically, how they engage and maintain their identity online through the creation of their profile and posts. You will be asked to participate in a one-hour individual interview on zoom and to both screenshare and scroll through either or both your X and Instagram accounts. You will be asked questions about the creation of your social media accounts, typical social media posts you engage with, and your attitudes and beliefs about LGBTQ+ posts. Please note that the interviews will be both video and audio-recorded and transcribed to ensure accuracy. If you do not wish to be recorded, then you should not agree to participate in this study. Participants, however, can consent whether they do or do not want to share specific screenshots of their posts from their social media feed to the research study if asked.
To be eligible, you must be
- Uses social media (Primarily, Instagram or X (Twitter)).
- Social media is used frequently in their everyday routine
- Be Comfortable with showing your social media feed
- Be between the ages 18 – 25
- Be Comfortable speaking in English
The study will take place on Zoom and should take approximately 60 mins to complete. Participants will receive a $10 e-gift card to Happy Goat Co.
If you are interested, please read and fill out this google form through this LINK!
If you have any questions, please email Ann Pham at annpham@cmail.carleton.ca
This project was reviewed and cleared by the Carleton University Research Ethics Board A. Clearance #123304
If you have any ethical concerns with the study, please contact Carleton University Research Ethics Board, preferably by email at ethics@carleton.ca or you can leave a message by phone at 613-520-2600 ext. 2517.