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Developmental Perspectives of Attitudes Toward the Lgbt Community: an Analysis of the Lgb-kash

Year: 2017
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: The broadening acceptance of LGBT individuals has led to significant generational cohort differences in identity development, experiences of discrimination, and social structure (Dentato et al., 2014). Research into how these generational differences impact perceptions of the LGBT community has not been well documented. As knowledge and awareness of the community continues to grow, measures designed to assess these perceptions have failed to keep up. The LGB-KASH is composed of five factors (internalized affirmativeness, civil rights attitudes, knowledge, religious conflict, and hate) designed to assess knowledge and attitudes towards LGB individuals (Worthington et al., 2005). In an effort to improve this measure, focus groups were conducted utilizing two LGBT+ campus organizations from different age cohorts. Group A was comprised of undergraduate students including three females, one male, one FTM transgender, and one “other”. Each of these individuals self-identified as gay or queer, with ages ranging from 20–22 (M = 20.83; SD = .98). Group B was comprised of five female faculty and staff who self-identified as lesbian, queer, or bisexual. The mean age for Group B was 33.5 (SD = 7.55; Range = 27–41). Qualitative analyses revealed thematic differences in perceptions of the LGB-KASH. Group A primarily focused on the measure’s outdated terminology and lack of inclusivity. Comparatively, consistent themes of Group B included issues related to religious assumptions, assessment of LGB history, and the broader implications of the items. These findings highlight the importance of acknowledging LGBT cohort differences in an effort to understand generational influences on the LGBT community.
DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.4268
Language: English
Field: Psychology
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W2727152593
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