Project Description
The aim of this project is to explore how minority stress experiences and resilience factors, intersecting identities, and treatment access shape trajectories for alcohol risk among transgender and nonbinary adults through in depth, qualitative interviews with N=49 participants. This is part of a larger, mixed methods study exploring alcohol use among transgender and nonbinary adults using an intersectional framework. In this qualitative phase of the project, we utilized a life timeline methodology to explore the timing and sequence of minority stress experiences and resilience factors in relation to alcohol use. Interviews also focused on identifying novel risk and resilience factors for alcohol risk (e.g., family alcohol history; peer influence), including experiences with and barriers to accessing alcohol treatment. In the fall we will continue to code transcripts using thematic and narrative coding methods.
Tasks and Responsibilites
The SURF student will assist our research team with analyzing qualitative data. Dr. Hereth will provide training on qualitative coding, including using Dedoose, a coding software program. The student and other members of the team will code transcripts and meet regularly to address coding questions and discrepancies.
Desired Qualifications
None Listed.