Lakota family support program for LGBTQ2S+ teens
Development and Evaluation of an Indigenized Family Acceptance Project for Lakota LGBTQ2S+ Youth
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-11376760
This project adapts and pilots a culturally tailored family support program to help Lakota LGBTQ2S+ teens (ages 13–18) and their caregivers reduce rejecting behaviors and improve youth well‑being.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11376760 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Researchers are working with Lakota elders, youth, and caregivers to reshape the Family Acceptance Project so it fits Lakota culture and values. They will form youth and caregiver advisory boards to guide the materials and delivery. The pilot will compare three groups—traditional FAP, the Indigenized FAP, and a control—to see which approach best reduces family rejection and improves mental health, substance use, and safety outcomes. Measures will include reports from youth and caregivers about acceptance, depression, anxiety, substance use, and experiences of violence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Lakota LGBTQ2S+ adolescents aged 13–18 and their caregivers who are willing to join family-based sessions and advisory activities.
Not a fit: People who are not Lakota, are younger than 13 or older than 18, or who do not want family involvement are unlikely to benefit from this pilot program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help reduce family rejection and lower depression, anxiety, suicidality, and substance use among Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth.
How similar studies have performed: The Family Acceptance Project has shown promise in other LGBTQ+ populations, but this Lakota‑specific, culturally adapted version is new and has not yet been rigorously tested.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: EDWARDS, KATIE M — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: EDWARDS, KATIE M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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