Mixed Methods Research Team - 2SLGBTQ+ Poverty in Canada: Improving Livelihood and Social Wellbeing

The Mixed Methods Research Team (MM-RT) will be responsible for integrating the findings from the qualitative and quantitative components of this project to tell the “big picture” story of 2SLGBTQ+ poverty in Canada.

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In order to accomplish this, we will:

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Provide support to the Qualitative and Quantitative Research Teams to develop data collection instruments (qualitative interview guide and quantitative survey) that will compliment one another;

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Examine the findings from the qualitative interviews and quantitative survey to identify areas for further study in the focus group phase of the project;

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Work together with the Community Advisory Board to bring together the findings from all the strands of the study and identify key areas for action to address 2SLGBTQ+ poverty in Canada.

Currently, the team is in the process of reviewing the draft interview guides and survey, and supporting the work of the Qualitative and Quantitative Research Teams.

Co-chairs of the Mixed Methods Team

Dwayne Shaw (keepcomingout@yahoo.ca) originated from an economically challenging background and moved to Toronto in 1995 without any family support, no contacts, and only fifty dollars in his pocket. While facing multiple and compounding social oppressions and material deprivation as a gay/queer cis-gender male, living with numerous invisible disabilities from a lower socio-economic class. He is the community Co-chair of this Team.

Dr. Lori Ross (l.ross@utoronto.ca) is an Associate Professor in the Social and Behavioural Health Sciences Division of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. She is the leader of the Researching for LGBTQ Health Team. She is the academic Co-chair of this Team.