Handbook of Research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations

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Author: William Meezan

ISBN-10: 1560235306

ISBN-13: 9781560235309

Category: Social work with gays

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Handbook of Research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations provides a detailed examination of the current methods and theoretical frameworks for conducting research with LGBT populations. Introducing greater nuance in designing and implementing research models for working with these populations, Handbook of Research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations provides guidelines for defining these groups, strategies to obtain more inclusive and representative samples, and methods for engaging these populations to produce consistent and relevant data.Collecting essays by notable researchers and scholars in the field, Handbook of Research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations provides meaningful analyses of the ethics and practical constraints that researchers confront in dealing with LGBT populations—including protection of privacy—which is a special concern for many. For students, teachers, social workers, mental health professionals, and researchers of all backgrounds, this is an invaluable resource and guidebook for anyone seeking a better quality of understanding and engagement with LGBT individuals and communities.

I IntroductionII Why Do Lgbt Research?III Doing It Right: Ethical Standards in Conducting ResearchIV Doing Valid Research. Defining the Population and SamplingV Thinking in Complex Ways: Approaches to Conceptualization, Design, and MeasurementVI Maximizing the Validity of the Data: "Insiders" And "Outsiders"VII Using Technology to Enhance the Research EnterpriseVIII Challenges in Doing Research on Populations at the MarginsIX Addressing the Social and Political Context