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Abstract #302265

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Activity Number: 292
Type: Topic Contributed
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Sponsor: Section on Government Statistics
Abstract - #302265
Title: Trends in Sexual Orientation Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
Author(s): Randall Sell*+
Companies: Columbia University
Address: 350 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, 10014,
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Abstract:

Sexual orientation variables are increasingly being included in major information systems and databases. These data are being collected for various purposes including understanding and monitoring social structures, health, wealth, violence, and discrimination, and are being used to develop programs and policy. As part of a workgroup funded by the Ford Foundation, a database is being created to provide detailed information on major information systems and databases that have collected, currently collect, or plan to collect sexual orientation data. This paper will examine trends in data collection, including the types of information systems and databases that include sexual orientation variables (health, economic, marketing, etc), methods of data collection, wording of sexual orientation questions, placement of questions in survey instruments, sample sizes, and response rates. The paper will also discuss how the data from these surveys have been analyzed, reported, and used to design programs or develop public policy. Finally, recommendations will be presented concerning the inclusion of sexual orientation variables in additional information systems and databases.

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