Current Studies

Below are current studies of Division 51 members in the data collection phase. If you would like your study to be included in the list, please provide the information from the table below in an email to . NOTE: All studies must have documented IRB approval and informed consent on the first page of the study. Please include a copy of IRB approval as an attachment to your email request.

Primary Investigators

Topic/Synopsis of Study

End Date

Link

Drs. Ron Levant & Kate Richmond

Measurement Invariance and Construct Validity of the Femininity Ideology Scale (FIS)
The purpose of this research project is to assess aspects of femininity and several related variables. Specifically, we are interested in assessing the measurement invariance of the FIS among men and women and people of different races, and to also assess the construct validity of the FIS and its subscales. Participation is open to both men and women who are at least 18 years old. We anticipate that the study should take about 30-45 minutes to complete. Contact: Dr. Ronald Levant (; ) or Dr. Kate Richmond (; ).

Dec 2014

IRB Approval

Begin Survey

Drs. Ron Levant & Ryon McDermott

Gender Role Ideology Factors
The purpose of this research project is to examine factors related to one’s beliefs about what it means to be a man or a woman. Participants will be asked to respond to an online survey, which should take no more than 15-25 minutes to complete. Participation is open to men who are at least 18 years old. We will also offer participants entry in a raffle for $50, for which there will be four winners. Contact: Ronald Levant (; ) or Dr. Ryon McDermott (; ).

March 2015

IRB Approval

Begin Survey

Drs. Ron Levant & Ryon McDermott

Masculinity, Identity, and Mental Health
The aim for the present study is to assess the validity of a measure of masculinity in terms of its relationships to measures of reference group identity and mental health/substance use. Participants will be asked to respond to an online survey which should take no more than 30-45 minutes. Participation is open to men who are at least 18 years old. We will also offer participants entry in a raffle for $50, for which there will be four winners. Contact: Dr. Ronald Levant (; ) or Dr. Ryon McDermott (; ).

July 2015

IRB Approval

Begin Survey

Drs. Ron Levant & Kathleen Alto

Masculinity, Friends and Family, & Attitudes towards Gay Men
The purpose of this research project is to assess the relationships between contact with sexual minority persons, masculinity and attitudes towards gay men. We anticipate that the study should take approximately 10 minutes to complete in one sitting. Participation is open to straight men who are at least 18 years old. We offer participation in a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card, for which there will be one winner. Contact: Dr. Ronald Levant (; ) or Kathleen Alto (; ).

Sept 2015

IRB Approval

Begin Survey

Francisco Sanchez, PhD

Health Behaviors, Quality of Life, and Masculinity Among Self-Identified Trans Men
This study investigates the relationship between masculinity, health behaviors, and quality of life among self-identified trans men. This information you provide will be used to expand our knowledge of masculinity in the trans community. In order to participate you must be at least 18 years of age, living in the United States, and identify as a trans man. The survey takes approximately 30 minutes. After completing the study you will be given an opportunity to enter a drawing for one of six $25 gift cards to Amazon.com. All data collected will be anonymous. Contact:

Nov 2014

IRB Approval

Begin Survey