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[Survey] Sexual Dysfunctions/Disorders and healthcare - Higgib - 10-15-2024
Hello! My name is Brooke Higginbottom. I’m Sociology Master’s student at the University of Victoria (UVic), in British Columbia, Canada. Currently, I am working on my Master’s thesis and am looking for participants for my research study.
I am looking for anyone who has been diagnosed with a sexual disorder/dysfunction or who identifies as having difficulties with sexual functioning (such as perceived low desire, arousal, organism frequency or intensity, and/or the presence of sexual pain) to take a 10–15-minute survey focusing on their experiences and perspectives towards sexual difficulties and healthcare. Survey responses are anonymous and will not be public. Only I and my supervisors will be able to see any responses. If you’d like to participate, here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/K52BVF2
Please read the consent form at the beginning of the page before starting the survey. Note that you must be over 19 to participate in the study! In addition, if you are interested in participating in an interview, you can provide an email at the end of the survey. Potential interviewees will be selected at random.
This project focuses on those with sexual disorders/sexual difficulties and their experiences within the healthcare systems. Additionally, I will be looking into the ways asexual people experience healthcare systems. This research will promote healthier viewpoints of sexual arousal, address potential stigma within the healthcare system and society, further improve understandings of asexuality, and combat bigoted assumptions. It is my hope that my research will add further depth and legitimacy to both the experiences of asexuals and those with sexual difficulties. I hope that from this project, a healthier distinction between these two identities will be drawn and that we will move towards normalizing lower sexual desire/attraction.
If you want to know more about me, my study, my reasoning for this research topic, or have any further questions, please contact me at brookehigginbottom@uvic.ca. or my supervisors, Dr. Thea Cacchioni at tcacchio@uvic.ca or Dr. Steve Garlick at sgarlick@uvic.ca.
RE: - Pratt - 11-15-2024
Hi Brooke! I'm grateful that you're addressing this topic, it isn't discussed nearly enough. I've had some jarring experiences with the healthcare system and professionals not completely understanding my asexuality. I hope my input can contribute positively to your research and foster change.
RE: - Olivier - 11-15-2024
Hey Brooke Higginbottom! Your research really struck a chord with me. I think it's important for our experiences to be heard and understood. Count m'in for the survey and I'm looking forward to potentially contributing more in an interview.
RE: - Olivia - 11-15-2024
Hello. I applaud your effort in conducting this research. I've had my experiences with sexual difficulty and the healthcare system reactions, which I feel could be valuable to your study. I'll make sure to take your survey and provide an email for the interview opportunity. Good luck!