Queer Spaces and LGB Identity in Ventura County, California

Purpose: This quantitative research study was designed to answer the question if there was an association between exposure to queer spaces in Ventura County, California and how queer individuals identified themselves as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB). This question was valuable because it had the potential to legitimize queer spatial constructions and highlight their importance. Hypothesis: It is posited that there is a substantial relationship between the frequency of queer spaces and an individual's level of queer identification. Method: The research project gathered data utilizing internet-based electronic survey posted via Qualtrics and implemented a series of eight multivariate linear regression analyses to determine if any association were present. Results: Significant data became apparent with seven relationships between four queer spatial constructs and four queer identities. Discussion: These results highlighted the relationship with queer spatial context and identity, while some complexities did arise, these queer spaces in Ventura County, and other similar spatial constructs, were statistically validated. Additional limitations were also conferred.