A correlational study of gay-straight alliances and internalized homophobia
by Hermann, Nicole Alison, Psy.D., ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO BAY, 2009, 82 pages; 3377442

Abstract:

Gay straight alliances (GSAs) are adolescent extracurricular clubs that in varying degrees focus upon education, advocacy, and social support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (alternative sexualities) community. This study examined the possible correlation between GSA involvement and participants' internalized homophobia (IH). Adolescents with alternative sexualities having current or past GSA involvement (N = 85) completed an anonymous Internet assessment consisting of a GSA questionnaire, a demographic survey, and an adapted Nungesser Homosexuality Attitudes Inventory (NHAI) to measure IH levels. A significant negative correlation was found between IH levels and GSA involvement ( rs = -.31, p < .01). In addition, significant negative correlations were found between IH levels and four aspects of GSA involvement: age (rs = -.24, p < .02), grade level (rs = -.24, p < .03), length of time involved (rs = -.22, p < .04), and amount of perceived social support (rs = -.34, p < .002). Implications for future studies include experimental and quasi-experimental designs to elucidate the possible causal relationship between IH levels and GSA involvement.

 
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SchoolALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO BAY
SourceDAI/B 70-09, p. , Oct 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Developmental psychology; Clinical psychology
Publication Number3377442
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