52.013 - Conversations Around the Collection and Use of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Increasingly, data are gathered on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). For example, federal data collection agencies have listed guidelines for how to ask about SOGI, and some agencies (e.g., CDC) release individual-level data on youth sexual orientation. The National Center for Education Statistics is beginning to include SOGI items in its High School Longitudinal Study (HSLS). Research societies and scientific associations are examining the best methods to collect sexual orientation and gender identity from members. As these data collection efforts proliferate and evolve, this panel will discuss topics including (a) the history of federal interagency efforts to include SOGI item guidance, (b) the development of the new SOGI items in HSLS, (c) best practices for SOGI data collection, (d) considerations around ensuring SOGI data validity with large datasets, and (e) how research societies are capturing and collecting gender identity. Following the panelists’ presentations, the audience will have time to engage panelists in a Q&A session.

Sub Unit

• AERA Sessions

Cosponsors

• Committee on Scholars and Advocates for Gender Equity in Education

• SIG-Queer Studies

Chair

• George L. Wimberly, American Educational Research Association

Participants

• Joseph R. Cimpian, New York University

• Elise Christopher, National Center for Education Statistics

• Emily Greytak, GLSEN

• Jason C. Garvey, University of Vermont

• sj Miller, NYU Steinhardt - The Metropolitan Center