Research to understand the sexuality of youth with physical disabilities using art
Summary
Our team wants to know about the physical, mental, and sexual wellbeing of youth with
physical disabilities. We hope to discuss how youth with physical disabilities think
and feel about their sexuality. These experiences are important and may help
improve programs about sexuality for youth with disabilities.
Researcher(s)
Dr. Amy McPherson, Principal Investigator
Madison Giles, MSc, PhDc, student Principal Investigator
Dr. Dionne Gesink, University of Toronto Supervisor
The study team also comprises University of Toronto researchers, a youth collaborator as well as parent and youth consultants
Call to action
Are you a young person aged 13-21 who identifies as having a physical disability? If so, we invite you to participate in a virtual research study that asks about sexuality (e.g., body image, consent, etc.) using art!
Who can participate
Youth aged 13-21 years old who identify as having a physical disability and live in Ontario.
Funding agency
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
What's involved
Three one-on-one virtual sessions that ask about sexuality. The first two sessions are two hours each and the third session is thirty minutes. In total, the virtual session is four and a half hours. During the three sessions, we will do an art activity called body mapping. Body mapping is creating a map in the shape of a person – it’s a way of expressing your thoughts and feelings through art.
Deadline
Interested in participating
If you are interested in participating in this study or have additional questions, please contact Madison Giles at mgiles@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220 extension 3277
Additional information
Version 1 (22/09/2021) REB #0119
The sexual subjectivity of youth with physical disabilities: An arts-based study in Ontario, Canada
