Experiences of Quitting Smoking among Bisexual Women
In this study we will conduct qualitative interviews to understand the cigarette smoking quitting experiences among bisexual women who currently smoke. This study is in-progress. Do you currently smoke cigarettes but want to quit? Have you ever tried to quit smoking cigarettes? Join our research study for 18-34 year old bisexual women! You can earn $20 for completing a 1-hour zoom interview. Take the 5-minute survey to see if you are eligible: Click Here
Simultaneous Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Bisexual+ Women
This study will examine factors related to using alcohol and marijuana at the same time among a sample of young (18-30 year old) bisexual+ women. Eligible participants will complete a 1.5 hour zoom interview. Participants must turn their camera on during the interview to make it more conversational. Participants can receive a $25 Amazon gift card for completing the study. ODU students enrolled in the Psychology Department Research Participation System (SONA) can choose to receive a $25 Amazon gift card or 2 Sona research credit points. This study is funded by an American Psychological Association (APA) Division 35 award. Take the 2-3 minute survey to see if you are eligible: Click Here
Alcohol and Marijuana Administration Study
This study will validate a laboratory paradigm of administering alcohol and marijuana (edibles) among young adults aged 18 to 30 years old. Eligible participants will complete a 1-hour in-person laboratory session where they will be able to order alcohol and marijuana in a bar setting on campus. This research opportunity is currently only available for ODU students enrolled in the Psychology Department Research Participation System (SONA). Please sign up for the survey and complete the eligibility screener through the SONA system.
Completed Projects
Implicit Cognitions of Marijuana Use
This study examined attitudes about marijuana use, and related health (e.g., mental health) and psychological (e.g., resilience) correlates. We used the Implicit Association Task to examine attitudes towards marijuana. Several manuscripts are under review using this dataset.
Online Smoking Cessation Writing Intervention
This study examined the feasibility and effectiveness of a smoking cessation writing intervention for young LGBQ+ women.
Cigarette Use and Mindfulness among Young Sexual Minority Women
In this study we will examine the relationship between mindfulness and cigarette use and related factors (e.g., nicotine dependence, other tobacco use) among a sample of young adult LGBQ+ women. This study is in-progress and available for ODU students who are currently enrolled in the SONA Research Participation System. The survey is completely online and available for sign up through the SONA webpage. Those who are eligible and complete the survey will receive 1 SONA research credit.
Factors Related to Marijuana Use among Young Adult Women
This cross-sectional survey study examined factors related to cannabis use such as motives, attitudes, demand, and harm perceptions. Routes of administration (e.g., blunts, vaping) were also examined.
Currently, we have published two manuscripts from this dataset
1. Examining differences between sexual minority women and heterosexual women on route of cannabis administration and cannabis use frequency in the past 30-days. See publication here.
2. Examining differences in cannabis use and harm perceptions based on sexual identity. See publication here.