Resources for Research on Gender Identity, Sexual Behavior, and Sexual Orientation

Here you'll find data resources for those interested in studying gender identity, sexual behavior, and sexual orientation, or in finding datasets in which those populations are well-represented. We include data resources available at ICPSR and elsewhere. For instance, you'll find data from studies that focus on these populations and data from broader studies that contain questions that enable researchers to identify participants in these populations.

In the spreadsheet linked below, you'll find rows for each study or dataset and columns for each question related to identity, behavior, and/or orientation. When possible, for studies in the ICPSR holdings, we have included links to specific variables.

Researchers use many different approaches to asking questions about identity, behavior, and orientation, and here are a couple places to learn more about current approaches in survey methods:

• Measuring Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Research Group (Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology)
• How do you measure the LGBT Population in the U.S.? (Gallup Methodology Blog)

If you would like further assistance, please contact icpsr-rcmd@umich.edu