Led by Mustanski, the RADAR study has followed a diverse sample of GBM in the Midwest for over a decade, collecting a comprehensive set of indicators including family, social, and romantic relationships; experiences of bullying and victimization; school and healthcare experiences; substance use; biological markers; and mental health outcomes. The largest and longest data collection effort on GBM in existence, the RADAR project provides training opportunities for early-career researchers, has led to over 100 high impact populations, and is a trusted resource for state and local policymakers seeking to design equitable policies and targeted prevention services. Mustanski and colleagues will upload historical data to the University of Michigan Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) and conduct preliminary analyses to support the team’s future grant applications. By supporting the preservation of RADAR data, the Foundation will help safeguard an invaluable data set for public health policymakers and researchers studying ways to reduce inequality among LGBTQ+ youth.
This grant will support archiving and preliminary analyses of data collected through the RADAR study, a longitudinal project launched in 2014 to understand factors contributing to the health and social inequalities facing young gay and bisexual men (GBM) and inform targeted interventions for this population.
