<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[the feminist librarian]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[http://thefeministlibrarian.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[Anna Clutterbuck-Cook]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://thefeministlibrarian.com/author/feministlib/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[call for participation: study of engaged&nbsp;couples]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Essin&#8217; Em over at Sexuality Happens <a href="http://essin-em.com/2010/11/study-for-engaged-couples-of-all-orientations/">brought my attention to a study</a> being done of couples who intend to get married within the next year. The researcher writes:</p>
<blockquote><p>I am looking for volunteers for a study of attitudes towards marriage and parenthood among engaged couples. The study consists of a 25-30 minute online survey. To qualify for the study, you must be 20-35 years old, live in the U.S., and plan to marry or have a commitment ceremony within the next 365 days. You and your romantic partner must not have children, and this must be the first marriage for both of you.</p></blockquote>
<p>The sex/gender of the individuals in the couple do not matter; no mention is made in the call for participants about poly relationships, but if you&#8217;re in one and otherwise fit the bill I&#8217;d encourage you to contact the researcher and offer yourselves as part of the sample. The more diverse the sample population, the more interesting the end result will be.</p>
<p>You can read a bit more about the study (and get contact details) <a href="http://essin-em.com/2010/11/study-for-engaged-couples-of-all-orientations/">over at Sexuality Happens</a>.</p>
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