Soul of SOQIR
SOQIR (So Queer) is a study of queer, trans, and nonbinary people's relationships.
The soul of SOQIR is equity and community. We believe research is strongest when all voices are heard and all identities are valued equally. Together we work to build knowledge that reflects the strengths, struggles, and richness of queer and trans relationships.
Given everything that is going on in the US, it is more important than ever to make our lives and relationships visible, and to make sure our voices are heard.
How we got here…
Past
Cindy Veldhuis, PhD., began the Study on Queer Intimate Relationships (SOQIR) during her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Columbia University. Quantitative surveys and individual and couple interviews were conducted to learn more about queer couples’ well-being.
SOQIR panel at community connection event.
Present
SOQIR found a new home in Northwestern University’s Impact Institute and department of Medical Social Sciences! The SOQIR team has grown and expanded our research, landing at just under 50 couples interviewed! We also hosted our first community connection event at a local queer bar, Nobody’s Darling.
SOQIR lab with art inspired by our research. “Nobody’s Darling” by Katharine Oltrogge.
Future
Despite the unfortunate loss of our NIH research funding, we are still here! The SOQIR team is more dedicated than ever to telling your stories. We are working to secure other methods of funding and remain connected to our community because queer women, trans, and nonbinary people deserve to be seen in LGBTQ+ research! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest on SOQIR.
Learn more about SOQIR’s home, Impact Institute!
The Impact Institute at Northwestern University is a leader in using research to improve the health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities in the U.S.
