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EDUCATORS’ REPORTS ON INCIDENCE OF HARASSMENT AND ADVOCACY TOWARD LGBTQ STUDENTS
Author(s) -
Dragowski Eliza A,
McCabe Paul C,
Rubinson Florence
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/pits.21895
Subject(s) - harassment , psychology , population , lesbian , homosexuality , medical education , sexual identity , pedagogy , social psychology , gender studies , medicine , human sexuality , sociology , psychoanalysis , environmental health
This study is based on a national survey investigation of 968 educators, who reported the incidence of LGBTQ harassment in schools, and their advocacy efforts on behalf of this population. LGBTQ‐related knowledge, attitudes, norms, and perceived ability to advocate were also assessed. Ninety percent of educators reported observing LGBTQ harassment and 30% consistently intervened. Overall, educators reported positive attitudes towards LGBTQ people, felt professionally supported, and ready for LGBTQ advocacy. Educators reported inadequate knowledge of LGBTQ identity development and desire for professional development. School counselors were more informed about LGBTQ issues and more aware of LGBTQ harassment than school psychologists or teachers.