APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Coming out: The Experience of Discrimination upon Disclosing Sexual Orientaiton to Family and Community
- Alexandra Keller
The Wright Institute - Lynn O'Connor
The Wright Institute - Jack Berry
Samford University - David Stiver
Graduate Theological Union - Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez
UC Berkeley - Sari Kosdon
The Wright Institute - Kathy Mulherin
The Wright Institute
Abstract
A study of 171 LGBT people described facing discrimination when disclosing sexual orientation. A subsample of 163 participants responded to open-ended questions, reporting negative reactions. Results suggest people avoid coming out when the situation indicates danger; the decision to disclose appears to be based upon external rather than internal conditions.
Sexuality/Sexual Behavior
