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Worthen, Meredith G. F. – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2012
Although sexual experiences among college students have been well documented, few studies have explored how sexual activity may be related to attitudes concerning sex and sexuality. Limited research suggests there may be an important relationship between sexual experiences, feminist self-identification, and supportive attitudes toward lesbian,…
Descriptors: Feminism, Homosexuality, Sexuality, College Students
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Burns, Jan; Davies, Danielle – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Limited existing research looking at homosexuality and people with intellectual disabilities has identified a low level of knowledge, homophobic attitudes and negative experiences for gay men. Mainstream research has identified traditional gender role beliefs to be highly associated with negative attitudes towards homosexuality. This…
Descriptors: Females, Mental Retardation, Negative Attitudes, Gender Issues
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Dugan, John P.; Kusel, Michelle L.; Simounet, Dawn M. – Journal of College Student Development, 2012
We explored transgender students' perceptions, engagement, and educational outcomes across 17 dimensions of the collegiate experience. Data were collected as part of a national study and represent a total of 91 transgender-identified college students as well as matching samples of nontransgender LGB and heterosexual peers for comparative purposes.…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Homosexuality, College Students, Educational Objectives
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Whitley, Bernard E., Jr. – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 2001
Two studies examined the relationships of gender role variables to attitudes toward homosexuality. Results from a literature review and from college student surveys indicated a relationship between gender role beliefs and attitudes toward homosexuality. Findings support the view that heterosexuals' dislike of homosexuals is at least partially…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Students, Gender Issues, Higher Education