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Longitudinal study of legal status, stigma, and well-being among diverse couples

Award Number: R01HD069370
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 03/15/2012
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/29/2016

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Longitudinal study of legal status, stigma, and well-being among diverse couples - DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This is a research grant application (R01) to conduct a comprehensive, mixed-methods longitudinal survey of a cohort of same-sex and heterosexual couples to examine how legalized status, sexual orientation, gender, and other psychosocial variables affect relationship and individual well-being over time. Although there has been much progress made in reducing social and institutional discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people over the past two decades, same-sex couples are still unable to obtain legalized relationships in most areas of the United States. Of the few U.S. states to grant same-sex couples legal rights, Vermont was the first with civil union legislation in 2000. In 2002 we conducted a survey of same-sex couples who obtained a civil union in Vermont during the first year the legislation was available; we also surveyed matched comparisons of same-sex couples who did not obtain civil unions and heterosexual married couples. In 2005 we conducted a 3-year follow up study to examine the effects of legalization as well as predictors of relationship quality. The proposed grant is to conduct a comprehensive, mixed-methods follow-up study of all three types of couples in 2012. By surveying couples 10 years after the original study, we will be able to identify both cross- sectional and longitudinal factors that influence relationship and personal well-being for same- sex and heterosexual couples. Given that same-sex marriage is now available in 5 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, this study will also allow us to examine whether marriage is associated with greater well-being than other forms of legalization among same-sex couples. The proposed grant is a partnership between investigators at the University of Washington, San Diego State University, University of Kentucky, and Stony Brook University. The investigative team will conduct a two-phase study in which we will (1) conduct a comprehensive survey examining demographics, relationship factors, minority stress, and well- being among all three types of couples, and (2) conduct in-depth qualitative interviews with purposively selected couples and individuals from the larger sample. As the first comprehensive longitudinal study of legalized relationships among same-sex couples, the proposed study has important public health implications as it seeks to understand how public policies and other social and interpersonal factors can affect optimal adult development and functioning over time, especially in the area of intimate relationships and psychological well- being. This application reflects NICHD's goals to improve the health of women, men, and families and to learn about growth and development


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = -$3,257 )
2017	2015	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY, INC.	1791 ARASTRADERO RD	PALO ALTO	CA	94304	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	5	7/12/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$3,257
														Subtotal = -$3,257

Issue Date FY: 2015 ( Subtotal = $250,424 )
2015	2015	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY INC	1791 ARASTRADERO ROAD	PALO ALTO	CA	94304	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	5	2/26/2015	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$250,424
														Subtotal = $250,424

Issue Date FY: 2014 ( Subtotal = $180,814 )
2014	2014	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY INC	1791 ARASTRADERO ROAD	PALO ALTO	CA	94304	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	4	2/24/2014	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$245,944
2014	2013	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY INC	1791 ARASTRADERO ROAD	PALO ALTO	CA	94304	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	3	12/24/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$27,371
2014	2012	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY INC	1791 ARASTRADERO ROAD	PALO ALTO	CA	94304	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	2	12/20/2013	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	-$37,759
														Subtotal = $180,814

Issue Date FY: 2013 ( Subtotal = $296,126 )
2013	2013	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY INC	940 EAST MEADOW DRIVE	PALO ALTO	CA	94303	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	003	3	6/10/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$14,945
2013	2013	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY INC	940 EAST MEADOW DRIVE	PALO ALTO	CA	94303	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	3	4/17/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$274,514
2013	2013	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY INC	940 EAST MEADOW DRIVE	PALO ALTO	CA	94303	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	006	3	12/24/2013	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$27,371
2013	2012	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY INC	940 EAST MEADOW DRIVE	PALO ALTO	CA	94303	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	005	2	9/26/2013	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	-$3,925
2013	2012	UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	3917 UNIVERSITY WAY NE	SEATTLE	WA	98105	KING	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	2/7/2013	NEW	-$179,451
2013	2012	PALO ALTO UNIVERSITY INC	940 EAST MEADOW DRIVE	PALO ALTO	CA	94303	SANTA CLARA	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	2	2/7/2013	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$216,016
2013	2012	UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	3917 UNIVERSITY WAY NE	SEATTLE	WA	98105	KING	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	004	1	9/26/2013	NEW	$1,398
														Subtotal = $296,126

Issue Date FY: 2012 ( Subtotal = $278,661 )
2012	2012	UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON	3917 UNIVERSITY WAY NE	SEATTLE	WA	98105	KING	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	3/9/2012	NEW	$278,661
														Subtotal = $278,661

Grand Total All Awards = $1,002,768

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Longitudinal study of legal status, stigma, and well-being among diverse couples

Award Number: R01HD069370

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 03/15/2012

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 02/29/2016

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