Now that They're Out: Experiences of College Athletics Teams with Openly LGBTQ Players

被引:20
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作者
Pariera, Katrina [1 ]
Brody, Evan [2 ]
Scott, D. Travers [3 ]
机构
[1] George Washington Univ, Dept Org Sci & Commun, 600 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052 USA
[2] Univ Wisconsin, Dept Commun Studies, La Crosse, WI 54601 USA
[3] Clemson Univ, Dept Commun Studies, Clemson, SC USA
关键词
Bias; college athletes; discrimination; intergroup contact; homophobia; sports; varsity; INTERGROUP CONTACT; GAY MEN; HETEROSEXUALS ATTITUDES; INCLUSIVE MASCULINITY; HEGEMONIC MASCULINITY; NEGATIVITY BIAS; MICHAEL SAM; LESBIANS; TRANSGENDER; DISCLOSURE;
D O I
10.1080/00918369.2019.1661727
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
In recent years, more college athletes have publicly identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ). Our study seeks to move past media celebrations and controversies of "coming out" and examine actual experiences of LGBTQ athletes and their teammates. A survey of 259 LGBTQ athletes and teammates of LGBTQ athletes was conducted. We examined concerns about being or playing with LGBTQ athletes, sources of homophobic language, experiences and observations of discrimination, and perceived impact of being or playing with an LGBTQ athlete. Findings indicate that many fears associated with college athletes coming out are likely overstated. All participants reported low levels of concern, homophobia, and negative impact of being or playing with an LGBTQ teammate. However, there were some differences between LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ athletes with non-LGBTQ athletes reporting fewer concerns, but also hearing less homophobic language than their LGBTQ counterparts. programs.
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页码:733 / 751
页数:19
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