Social Issues and Relations Lab at ETSU

Social Issues and Relations Lab at ETSU In the Social Issues and Relations Laboratory we approach the study of large-scale social issues thr

In the Social Issues and Relations Laboratory we study primarily stigma and health (especially health disparities). We approach the study of what might be considered large-scale social issues through a social psychological lens. Given psychology's traditional focus on the individual, we investigate how these relative large issues are represented in individuals' lives and their psychosocial functioning. Researchers affiliated with SIRL study a range of individual topics, but all have in common a focus on (1) stigma and identity; (2) psychosocial processes; (3) health (broadly defined). Those involved in the lab typically apply stigma and identity theories to a variety of social identities and health-related conditions (e.g., sexual minorities; infertility; mental health; men with HIV). Further, SIRL members appreciate the possible sociocultural influences on the occurrence of social issues and how issues impact individuals' psychosocial lives. Therefore, much of our work is centered on the inclusion of gender, social class, sexual orientation, and race as variables that might intersect with any given phenomenon of interest. Some examples of topics examined by lab members include: sexual and gender minority stigma and health disparities, perceived stigma and social support seeking, the influence of stigma perceptions on mental health service seeking and adherence; stigma associated with intimate partner violence and screening in primary care, perceived stigma associated with sexual assault, attitudes toward sexual orientation, and stigma of women's infertility. SIRL researchers employ a range of methods to examine stigma, psychosocial processes, and health. Our work in the laboratory has involved large-scale surveys, online surveys, experimental designs, community-based work and most recently qualitative and mixed methods techniques. You can also follow us on twitter or find us on tumblr (etsu-sirl.tumblr.com).

02/10/2020

The TransACCESS project team is excited to announce that we are now launching our survey research study!

If you’re interested in signing up for the survey, please complete this form (should take about 2 minutes):
https://etsuredcap.etsu.edu/surveys/?s=LYKTKXCFJM

You will receive an invitation to the survey within a couple days of completing this form.

Participants in the research will have a 50% chance of receiving a $20 Walmart gift card. Those who don’t win in the first round will be entered into a second drawing for one of three $50 Amazon gift cards.
The survey takes about 30 minutes to complete.

01/20/2020
Please consider participating in one of our Undergraduate's research project!
11/14/2019

Please consider participating in one of our Undergraduate's research project!

My name is Emerson Todd. I am an Undergraduate Student at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). I am doing a study that involves gender expression as a coping mechanism for discrimination. I am looking for people who identify as LGBT or gender non-conforming. This study involves a survey which should take about 20 minutes. There is also an optional follow up interview that should take about an hour. The survey and interview will take place online. Please think about participating. Participation is voluntary. If you have any questions please contact me at [email protected]
If you want to learn more about this survey please follow the link here:
https://is.gd/creativegender

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