Acelang Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi, I'm Xander. I'm studying towards my masters degree in the UK. I'm a researcher. I identify with some kind of asexuality, but I'm not really sure how to classify it, grey/demi-sexual seems to have provided a best fit - but I usually define as Queer. My dissertation/thesis is based upon asexual identities, I'm performing an ethnographic study to gather data here on AVEN (with the kind permission of the Project Team). What does this mean? Well, really it just means I plan to be around to talk to you all for the next 5/6 months. From time to time I will message some of you to ask for permission to quote you in the write up of my study. If anyone has any questions relating to my research, please don't hesitate to shout up and ask - I have just as many questions, mainly about cake... Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Notte stellata Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 This study has been approved by the AVEN Project Team.starrynightProject Team Link to post Share on other sites
Ricecream-man Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 May I suggest the poll forum as a good place to start? And as a question, are there particular areas that you're looking at when it comes to your research? Link to post Share on other sites
Vega91 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hey, Do you mean you'll just browse the forums and talk to us, as opposed to having a set survey? Just out of curiosity, how big is the MA thesis in the UK? Lengthwise and stuff, I mean. Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I seem to recall someone else doing something very similar a while back. I don't know whatever became of their project. In any case, good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
RK800 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Sounds interesting. If I can be of any assistance let me know; I wish you nothing less than the best of luck. Link to post Share on other sites
kelico Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Welcome to AVEN! Best wishes with your study! I'm sure you'll find a lot of helpful people and information here. : ) Link to post Share on other sites
Eva Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I have just as many questions, mainly about cake... The answer: Link to post Share on other sites
Acelang Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Hey, Ricecream-man - thanks for the tip, I'll have a look. My research is looking at language and identity - there'so relatively little academic work that looks at asexual identity specific, and none that look at language and it's role in identity. Pilvi91 - that's exactly it, hopefully I will be able to better write about asexual identities after spending time on AVEN. Word-count-wise I am looking at 25K. Time-wise it's an academic year. Thanks for all the welcomes :) Link to post Share on other sites
Vega91 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ah cool. I was wondering if other countries had different lengths for theses. I'm writing my MA on language in children's lit. It's an interesting topic, I'm sure yours will be too! It's always nice to see more research on asexuality out there. Link to post Share on other sites
Acelang Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Awh, awesome - best of luck with your course! Link to post Share on other sites
CNGB Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Awesome stuff. I'm glad that you're making a point to study! Link to post Share on other sites
brightberry Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Have some cake! Link to post Share on other sites
ElephantsAlways Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I am ready to be a test subject. ;) *salutes* In all seriousness, I find these kinds of things fascinating, so I'm interested to hear your results (eventually, of course). Link to post Share on other sites
jimerman Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 well good luck, hope you find what you are looking for. Have some cake! that is the most delectable cake i have ever seen. Link to post Share on other sites
Gizamaluke Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Which university? There's an opportunity for you to get a group together to chat to in real life, since the UK has a strong asexual base, especially in London. You could use the meet-up forum to gather a focus group for this very thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Robin L Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Which university? There's an opportunity for you to get a group together to chat to in real life, since the UK has a strong asexual base, especially in London. You could use the meet-up forum to gather a focus group for this very thing. Just be sure to ask the group organizer, since some may not want to be researched. Link to post Share on other sites
dttwins Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Have some cake! OMG! Dying! so yummy!!!!!!!! hey there!!!!!!! If you need any help, we would be happy to assist!!!!!!:D Link to post Share on other sites
Peaceful Demon Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I volunteer as tribute! :) Link to post Share on other sites
nerdperson777 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I VOLUNTEER MYSELF, FOR SCIENCE!!!! "Let's put our differences aside, for science, you monster." ^_^ Link to post Share on other sites
Acelang Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Which university? There's an opportunity for you to get a group together to chat to in real life, since the UK has a strong asexual base, especially in London. You could use the meet-up forum to gather a focus group for this very thing. Just be sure to ask the group organizer, since some may not want to be researched. I'm up North, near Liverpool - this study is just looking at online interaction (although with further study there is potential for more!). Thanks for all the offers (and ) Link to post Share on other sites
AmethystKitty Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'm interested in participating. How can I start? Link to post Share on other sites
MacAran Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I don't know if this is entirely what you're looking for (or if maybe you've already come across it), but this (very very long thread) may have some discussion that you'll find interesting.http://www.asexuality.org/en/topic/104713-defining-asexuality-a-better-definition/page-36?hl=defiition Link to post Share on other sites
dearangely Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 I signed up today on asexuality.org, and I am READY to help give my input in the ACE community! Link to post Share on other sites
SecretLibrary Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Huh, sounds interesting. Good luck with it! :) Link to post Share on other sites
Yebanth Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Good luck with the studies!! :D Link to post Share on other sites
st3p Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I'd love to be a part! :) Link to post Share on other sites
Nasher21 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I'd be happy to take part :) Link to post Share on other sites
lecoeurdelamer Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I want in on this too please! Link to post Share on other sites
Acelang Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Hello Everyone! Thanks for the enthusiasm and support, I really appreciate it. I'll be looking through the forums for interesting quotes and getting in touch with people that I would like to quote. Other than that, you are already taking part. Link to post Share on other sites
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