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Parents of LGBQ+ Youth: Take This Confidential Survey

Parents of LGBQ+ Youth: Take This Confidential Survey

Has your child come out as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Questioning? If so, we want to hear about your experience.

Take the Survey

If your child came out when they were age 24 or younger, we invite you to participate in this short, confidential survey. Your experiences can contribute to vital research aimed at enhancing resources and support systems for families like yours.

This survey is completely confidential and will only take about 10 minutes of your time. Participants will have the opportunity to volunteer for a follow-up interview.

"I was hoping it was a stage she was going through, and it took me a long time to be okay with it."

"I was worried how the world would treat him."

"I told my child, ‘You’re my kid, and I love you no matter what.'"

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For questions about the study, please email the study team at SPStudy@usc.edu.

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