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Abstract
Surveys often ask demographic questions about sex assigned at birth, gender identity, sexual identity, and gender expression. The phrasing of these questions, however, may fail to provide members of the LGBTQIA+ communities with response options that reflect their identity or experience. We analyze results from two randomized experiments that test different options for asking these questions among a sample of 1,473 adult LGBTQIA+ individuals in the United States. We test questions from the United States Census Household Pulse Survey, recommendations from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, and questions written by the study team. We demonstrate differences across question wording and response options for respondents' personal satisfaction and perceived representation for members of the LGBTQIA+ communities.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Homosexuality is an internationally acclaimed, peer-reviewed publication devoted to publishing a wide variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship to foster a thorough understanding of the complexities, nuances, and the multifaceted aspects of sexuality and gender. The chief aim of the journal is to publish thought-provoking scholarship by researchers, community activists, and scholars who employ a range of research methodologies and who offer a variety of perspectives to continue shaping knowledge production in the arenas of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) studies and queer studies. The Journal of Homosexuality is committed to offering substantive, accessible reading to researchers and general readers alike in the hope of: spurring additional research, offering ideas to integrate into educational programs at schools, colleges & universities, or community-based organizations, and manifesting activism against sexual and gender prejudice (e.g., homophobia, biphobia and transphobia), including the promotion of sexual and gender justice.