Subject: Brief Online Study for Family Members and Close Friends of LGB Individuals

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My name is Matthew Robinson and I am a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at Teachers College, Columbia University. I am looking for individuals who would like to participate in my research study exploring the experiences of family members and close friends of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) individuals. This survey should only take about 15-20 minutes of your time.

After reading, if you are willing and eligible, please click on the link provided below. Thank you in advance for your time and input. Also, I would really appreciate it if you could pass this message along to anyone else that you think may be eligible and willing to participate.

Eligibility Criteria:
* Must be at least 18 years old.
* Must reside in the U.S.
* Must be heterosexual.
* Must have a family member or close friend who identifies as Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual. By "close" we mean that you are an immediate family member (brother, sister, mother, father, or child) OR guardian, extended family member, or friend who is significantly involved in the life of an LGB person.

If you meet the above eligibility criteria and are interested in participating, please click on the below link to take you to the survey:

https://columbia.qualtrics.com/SE/?S...D694XI2HJUSDmB

***This study has been approved by the Teachers College, Columbia University Institutional Review Board: Protocol 13-061. If you have any complaints, questions, concerns, or would like to know the results, please feel free to contact me via e-mail at matthewarobinson@gmail.com.