New Study Of Gay Communities
A Massey University research project is focussing on New Zealand's gay and lesbian communities.
Called Lavender Islands, the project has been launched by openly-gay cabinet minister Chris Carter.
The researchers say it is the first time an in-depth study has been undertaken to look specifically at the gay and lesbian community, as previous studies of the group have been mostly problem-focused, looking at health and social problems
The research will examine everything from personal identities to politics and career choices. It will endeavour to develop a broad understanding of issues such as sexual behaviour, sexual attraction, sexual fantasies and emotional attraction.
Dr Mark Henrickson believes Lavender Islands is the most comprehensive study of the group done to date in New Zealand and expects the findings to be of international significance.
The gay and lesbian population in New Zealand is conservatively estimated to number about 75,000 people.
The researchers want at least 3,000 people to participate in the study.
Called Lavender Islands, the project has been launched by openly-gay cabinet minister Chris Carter.
The researchers say it is the first time an in-depth study has been undertaken to look specifically at the gay and lesbian community, as previous studies of the group have been mostly problem-focused, looking at health and social problems
The research will examine everything from personal identities to politics and career choices. It will endeavour to develop a broad understanding of issues such as sexual behaviour, sexual attraction, sexual fantasies and emotional attraction.
Dr Mark Henrickson believes Lavender Islands is the most comprehensive study of the group done to date in New Zealand and expects the findings to be of international significance.
The gay and lesbian population in New Zealand is conservatively estimated to number about 75,000 people.
The researchers want at least 3,000 people to participate in the study.
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