APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Close Friendships with LGBT Individuals Improve Ally Skills and Attitudes
- Samantha Martin
University of Mount Union - Tirzah Curry
University of Mount Union - Kaylee Krichbaum
University of Mount Union - Michael Knepp
University of Mount Union
Abstract
This study examined ally characteristics and civil rights attitudes of heterosexual students towards the LGBT community. Students with LGBT close friends had significantly higher ally behavior and LGBT attitude scores than students without LGBT friends. There were no ally or attitude differences for students with only LGBT acquaintances or coworkers.
Sexuality/Sexual Behavior
