LGBT Research Symposium: Methodological Challenges and Opportunities
Thursday, May 2, 2013
I-Hotel and Conference Center
Champaign, IL
(L – R): Student Organizer Megan Paceley; Naomi Goldberg, Movement Advancement Project;
Cheryl Angelaccio, Lamda Legal; Student Organizer Elizabeth Holman.
Photo courtesy of Becky Ponder.
Cheryl Angelaccio, Lamda Legal; Student Organizer Elizabeth Holman.
Photo courtesy of Becky Ponder.
Panel Discussion A: Pushing the Boundaries of Theory and Method in LGBTQ Research
Presentations:
“Do ask, Do tell! Sampling issues in a study of LGBT military and veterans.” Christopher Cotten, PhD, Department of Social
Work, University of West Florida
“The interpersonal context of self in society: Incorporating relational influences and outcomes to Minority Stress Theory.”
Jessica N. Fish, Department of Family and Child Sciences, Florida State University
“Identity and daily experience in queer emerging adults.” Catherine Rogers, Department of Human Development and Family
Science, North Dakota State University
“Methodological challenges and opportunities in studying the LGBT suicide ‘epidemic’ from an interactional perspective.”
Stephen DiDomenico, Department of Communication, Rutgers University
Panel Discussion B: Research on LGBTQ Concerns in Later Life
Presentations:
“Sexual identity development in same-sex attracted older adults.” Maya Pignatore, Nova Southeastern University
“Gender transitions in later life.” Vanessa D. Fabbre, School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago
“Awareness and preparedness of medical social workers regarding the needs of LGBT elders. Why it matters: A review of
current literature and practice in a cohort of hospitals in central Pennsylvania.” Donald Anklam, Christina Reardon, MSW &
Shiloh D. Erdley, LSW, DSW, College of Health Professions and School of Social Work, Temple University-Harrisburg
Panel Discussion C: LGBTQ Research from an Intersectional Perspective
Presentations:
“Testimonios of a Marimacha: Ethnographic tensions and resistance @ the Alliance School Milwaukee.” Tanya Diaz-
Kozlowski, Education Policy Organization & Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“An exploratory study of sexual minority career decisions at a Historically Black University.” Latashia Harris, Women and
Gender Studies, George Mason University
“Understanding the whole: The integration of race and sexual orientation.” Darren Whitfield, MSW, Graduate School of Social
Work, University of Denver
“The methodological challenges and opportunities for researching religious identity among LGBTQ populations.” Lance C.
Keene & Megan S. Paceley, School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Panel Discussion D: Focus on the (LGBTQ) Family
Presentations:
“The state of LGBTQ family research: A critical reflection for inspiring change.” Kyle Zrenchik & Jory Catalpa, Department of
Family Social Science, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
“Conceptualizing parent and LGBT child relationships: Integrating a relational dialectic framework.” Tee R. Tyler, LCSW &
Yolanda C. Padilla, LMSW-AP, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin
“Who’s your daddy? The invisibility of female-born genderqueer parents.” Kimberly C. Alston-Stepnitz, Clinicial Psychology,
The Wright Institute
Plenary Speakers:
Cheryl Angelaccio, Lambda Legal
Naomi Goldberg, Movement Advancement Project
Thank you to our fantastic keynote speakers. Both Cheryl and Naomi provided insightful evidence as to how research can and should inform practice and policy work. You can view their presentation here.
Panel Discussion E: Research with and for Service Providers
Presentations:
“Bringing awareness to gender role conflict in gay men.” Alexander Levine, School of Professional Psychology, Pacific
University
“Double discrimination, strategic outness: Implications for clinical work with bisexual clients.” Elizabeth A. Clark, M.A., The
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
“Immersion learning for LGBT cultural competence.” Teresa L. Beadlescomb & Lucy Mercier, Department of Social Work &
Youth Services, Saginaw Valley State University; Rena Harold, School of Social Work, Michigan State University
“Service providers’ attitudes toward LGBTQ youth in a mental health agency setting.” Megan E. Gandy, School of Social
Work, Virginia Commonwealth University
Panel Discussion F: The ‘T’ in LGBTQ Research: Conversations on Gender in Research
Presentations:
“My cisgender comeuppance: A researcher’s cautionary tale.” Christopher Cotten, PhD, Department of Social Work, University
of West Florida
"Managing trans identity: A Foucauldean analysis of proposed changes for the DSM 5 regarding transgender mental health."
Zooey Pook, Oakland University
“Growing up LGBT in America.” Anne E. Nicoll, PhD, MSW, Nicoll Consulting & Ellen Kahn, Human Rights Campaign
“Gender non-conforming individuals and their family experiences.” Jessica Metcalf, Department of Sociology and Criminology
& Law, University of Florida
Presentations:
“Do ask, Do tell! Sampling issues in a study of LGBT military and veterans.” Christopher Cotten, PhD, Department of Social
Work, University of West Florida
“The interpersonal context of self in society: Incorporating relational influences and outcomes to Minority Stress Theory.”
Jessica N. Fish, Department of Family and Child Sciences, Florida State University
“Identity and daily experience in queer emerging adults.” Catherine Rogers, Department of Human Development and Family
Science, North Dakota State University
“Methodological challenges and opportunities in studying the LGBT suicide ‘epidemic’ from an interactional perspective.”
Stephen DiDomenico, Department of Communication, Rutgers University
Panel Discussion B: Research on LGBTQ Concerns in Later Life
Presentations:
“Sexual identity development in same-sex attracted older adults.” Maya Pignatore, Nova Southeastern University
“Gender transitions in later life.” Vanessa D. Fabbre, School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago
“Awareness and preparedness of medical social workers regarding the needs of LGBT elders. Why it matters: A review of
current literature and practice in a cohort of hospitals in central Pennsylvania.” Donald Anklam, Christina Reardon, MSW &
Shiloh D. Erdley, LSW, DSW, College of Health Professions and School of Social Work, Temple University-Harrisburg
Panel Discussion C: LGBTQ Research from an Intersectional Perspective
Presentations:
“Testimonios of a Marimacha: Ethnographic tensions and resistance @ the Alliance School Milwaukee.” Tanya Diaz-
Kozlowski, Education Policy Organization & Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
“An exploratory study of sexual minority career decisions at a Historically Black University.” Latashia Harris, Women and
Gender Studies, George Mason University
“Understanding the whole: The integration of race and sexual orientation.” Darren Whitfield, MSW, Graduate School of Social
Work, University of Denver
“The methodological challenges and opportunities for researching religious identity among LGBTQ populations.” Lance C.
Keene & Megan S. Paceley, School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Panel Discussion D: Focus on the (LGBTQ) Family
Presentations:
“The state of LGBTQ family research: A critical reflection for inspiring change.” Kyle Zrenchik & Jory Catalpa, Department of
Family Social Science, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
“Conceptualizing parent and LGBT child relationships: Integrating a relational dialectic framework.” Tee R. Tyler, LCSW &
Yolanda C. Padilla, LMSW-AP, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin
“Who’s your daddy? The invisibility of female-born genderqueer parents.” Kimberly C. Alston-Stepnitz, Clinicial Psychology,
The Wright Institute
Plenary Speakers:
Cheryl Angelaccio, Lambda Legal
Naomi Goldberg, Movement Advancement Project
Thank you to our fantastic keynote speakers. Both Cheryl and Naomi provided insightful evidence as to how research can and should inform practice and policy work. You can view their presentation here.
Panel Discussion E: Research with and for Service Providers
Presentations:
“Bringing awareness to gender role conflict in gay men.” Alexander Levine, School of Professional Psychology, Pacific
University
“Double discrimination, strategic outness: Implications for clinical work with bisexual clients.” Elizabeth A. Clark, M.A., The
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
“Immersion learning for LGBT cultural competence.” Teresa L. Beadlescomb & Lucy Mercier, Department of Social Work &
Youth Services, Saginaw Valley State University; Rena Harold, School of Social Work, Michigan State University
“Service providers’ attitudes toward LGBTQ youth in a mental health agency setting.” Megan E. Gandy, School of Social
Work, Virginia Commonwealth University
Panel Discussion F: The ‘T’ in LGBTQ Research: Conversations on Gender in Research
Presentations:
“My cisgender comeuppance: A researcher’s cautionary tale.” Christopher Cotten, PhD, Department of Social Work, University
of West Florida
"Managing trans identity: A Foucauldean analysis of proposed changes for the DSM 5 regarding transgender mental health."
Zooey Pook, Oakland University
“Growing up LGBT in America.” Anne E. Nicoll, PhD, MSW, Nicoll Consulting & Ellen Kahn, Human Rights Campaign
“Gender non-conforming individuals and their family experiences.” Jessica Metcalf, Department of Sociology and Criminology
& Law, University of Florida