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Valuing Diversity in Academic Research My name is Dr. Karen Blair, and I am the founder of KLB Research. Conducting research that includes LGBTQ experiences;
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I have a PhD in Social Psychology from Queen's University, I completed a post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Lisa Diamond at the University of Utah, and I am an Assistant Professor of Psychology at St. Francis Xavier University, affectionately referred to as StFX. For the past 15 years, my research has been motivated by the goal of expanding academic research to be more inclusive of LGBTQ identities and experiences. I primarily study romantic relationships and how our relationships can influence our mental and physical well-being. When I first began my research in this area I noticed that the majority of existing literature was based on studies conducted exclusively with heterosexual couples. Even though it has been a decade and a half since I began my work in this area, the romantic relationships literature still predominantly excludes LGBTQ experiences. A recent review of the literature published between 2006 and 2012 found that 88.7% of studies about relationships focused exclusively on the experiences of those in heterosexual (mixed-sex) relationships. KLB Research works to increase our knowledge of LGBTQ experiences by:

1. Encouraging other researchers to adopt LGBTQ Inclusive Research Methods; and
3. Incorporating LGBTQ-inclusive research methods and research results into the teaching curricula of each of the courses I teach. My research on LGBTQ relationships and health has led me to studying some of the darker issues that influence the outcome of LGBTQ relationships and the existence of health disparities within this population. In the last few years, my research interests have expanded to include the study of sexual prejudice, Femmephobia, LGBTQ hate crimes, LGBTQ utilization and access to health care, and discriminatory reactions to LGBTQ displays of affection. These can often be challenging topics to study, as they bring us face to face with some of the worst that humanity has to offer, however, it is also important research. Consequently, we at KLB Research are steadfast in our resolve to document, understand, and ultimately prevent the experiences that contribute to suffering within the LGBTQ community.

06/27/2025

05/28/2025

🎊 Register Today for our FREE June 11th Parenting Workshop in St. John's, Newfoundland! 👨‍👩‍👧👩‍👩‍👦👨‍👨‍👧👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👦👩‍👦👨‍👨‍👧‍👧

We Are Family: How Everyday Choices Shape Our Kids’ Experiences of Gender and Relationships

📆June 11, 2025
🎈St. John’s, NL (at the CPA Convention – open to the public)
✅ Free to attend | Food provided

From bedtime stories to birthday gifts, our everyday parenting choices send big messages about gender, care, and relationships.

This in-person, 3-hour workshop is for parents and caregivers of young children who want to reflect, learn, and connect in a supportive space. Whether you’re an expecting, new, or experienced parent, you’re welcome here.

🔗 Learn more + register: https://klbteaches.notion.site/

This workshop is being held in conjunction with the Canadian Psychological Association's Annual conference on their pre-conference workshop day. Registration for the conference is NOT required for those interested in attending our FREE parenting workshop!

Supported by the Canadian Psychological Association | Société canadienne de psychologie and the Public Health Agency of Canada

Free in-person workshop for parents of young kids: how everyday choices shape gender & relationships. June 11 at CPA Convention, St. John’s, NL.

11/08/2024

⏰ We are hiring more workshop facilitators for our Femmephobia Parenting Program!! These positions are for TWSP eligible students - but if that doesnt describe you, feel free to still send an application and we will add you to our list of interested applicants for future non-TWSP openings.

11/01/2024

Are you a first-year undergraduate student at a Canadian university? We want to know how you’re adjusting! We’re seeking participants for our new study on what predicts well-being among university students.

https://bit.ly/UniCommunityStudy

09/17/2024

Join speaker Dr. Peter Suedfeld as he discusses two families, joined in marriage, who lived as ordinary Hungarian citizens for several centuries. Their accustomed way of life changed drastically when in the 1940s the Holocaust focused on the Jews of Hungary. Over the next few years, they lost all rights, possessions, and protection from the state. Eventually, all younger men became slave labourers for the army; other family members were deported to concentration camps, mostly to Auschwitz, where many were murdered; and most of the rest were crammed into the ghetto. Peter, the sole child in both families, was hidden in an orphanage. The talk describes the diverse nature of their experiences and of how the survivors rebuilt their lives, with new homes, new work, and in some cases new families. Location: Market Hall Performing Arts Centre (140 Charlotte Street, Peterborough)

Reserve your free ticket at: www.trentu.ca/maxeisenlecture

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09/13/2024

🚨 Recruiting Participants for a Research Study about Femininity, Masculinity, and Gender. 🚨

✨We are currently conducting a research study about people’s opinions about femininity, masculinity, and gender.

✨Participants must be 18 years old or older, have internet access, and be comfortable with reading and writing in English to participate.

✨Participation involves completing an online anonymous survey that asks for your sociodemographic information, and a series of questions about your opinions about femininity, masculinity, and gender.

✨Participation takes 45 minutes. In appreciation of your time, you will be given the option to be entered into a prize draw for 1 of 4 $100 CAD gift cards.

✨ If you are interested in participating, please click on this link for more information and to access the survey:

https://bit.ly/GenderViewP

This research is being conducted by:

Principal Investigator

Dr. Rhea Ashley Hoskin, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Waterloo.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact rahoskin@uwaterloo.ca or call a member of the research team at 519-884-8111.

This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board

07/17/2024

Do you have a friend or family member experiencing some form of substance use addiction? We are seeking participants for a study on the experiences of friends and family members of individuals with substance use addictions.

We are particularly interested in hearing from parents at this time.

After finishing the survey, you will have the chance to be entered into a monthly prize draw for a $50 CAD gift card and a $150 grand prize card

To participate, you must be:

18 years of age or older

Have 15-20 minutes to complete the online survey

Link in bio, scan QR code or visit: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50152205/3b549e03cec8

07/02/2024

06/27/2024

Recent psychology honours graduate Jenny Truong presented her thesis research at the 2024 annual convention in Ottawa. Jenny’s thesis explored the reasons we tend to think others might disapprove of our romantic relationships while contrasting these with the reasons we offer for disapproving of our loved ones’ relationships!

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06/26/2024

Researchers from are looking for couples (living together in Canada or the U.S. and together for at least 1 year) to participate in their research. You will earn CA$80 per couple. If interested, please scan the QR code or contact the lab - .

06/14/2024

• and I just wrapped up our latest edited collection, focused on Femme Theory & Pop Culture 💅📺🎬

This collection features an array of articles on iconic pieces of pop culture including the Spice Girls, Legally Blonde, The Bold Type, Love, Simon, $ex and the City, Fleabag, and Promising Young Woman. 📚✨

Over the next few months, will be showcasing each article and author. Stay tuned! 🌟

06/12/2024

The Pulse Nightclub shooting was the largest civilian mass shooting in US history - at the time. Only 476 days later it was surpassed. What horrible records people seek to break in this upside down world.

We remember all those who just wanted to dance - to be among friends - and to celebrate with pride.

No one - anywhere in this world - of any faith, sexuality, race, or nationality should have to consider the potential threat you their life by going out to dance - whether that dance is at an LGBTQ nightclub, a Las Vegas country concert, or a peace festival in a desert. There is no human culture without some form of dance - it’s a universal that should pull us together and help us to see that there is always more of “us” in whomever we see as “them” than we may initially realize.

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