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NOW RECRUITING INTERVIEWEES!
Do you identify with a gender beyond man or woman? Are you 45 years or older?
Do you identify with a gender beyond man or woman? Are you 45 years or older?
Talk with a nonbinary sociologist about your experiences!
Talk with a nonbinary sociologist about your experiences!
About the Study
Bailey Otter (they/them), a PhD student in Sociology at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, is conducting interviews with nonbinary adults aged 45 and older who live in the United States. This project seeks to deepen our understanding of gender diversity in later life — an area that has been largely overlooked in existing research.Rather than treating interviewees as research subjects, this project is grounded in the co-creation of knowledge. This means that your reflections, priorities, experiences, and feedback will actively shape the direction of the conversation and the final outcomes of the research.About the Study
What Participation Involves
You will be invited to take part in a one-on-one interview lasting approximately two hours. Interviews will be conducted remotely via phone or video call, depending on your preference. In this conversation, you will be asked about various aspects of your life, such as:What Participation Involves
- How you define and experience your gender identity
- Your journey of gender discovery and expression
- Your experiences with relationships, community, work, and healthcare experiences
- How gender intersects with aging, race, economic status, disability, spirituality, and other aspects of your identity
- Sources of both stress and joy in your life
- How your perspective on gender and self has changed over time
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Compensation
Interviewees will receive $50 as a thank you for their time and insight. Compensation will can be sent via e-gift card or mailed check after the interview is completed.Compensation
Ongoing Participation and Collaboration
This project invites interviewees to stay involved beyond the interview if they wish. You can opt in to:Ongoing Participation and Collaboration
- Receive study updates and preliminary findings
- Offer feedback on how your story is represented
- Be acknowledged as a co-creator in shaping this research
How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in participating or learning more:How to Get Involved
- Complete a brief demographic and interest form (10–15 minutes): https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwl7TniPdbcphoq
- Email nonbinaryaging@umich.edu or Bailey directly at botter@umich.edu with any questions or accessibility needs
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