Investigating lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) visibility and climate in the natural sciences
Year: 2017
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Increasing the diversity of students in science is a major topic of discussion in science \neducation literature. Much of the focus is on scientists with visible diversities, such as \ngender or ethnicity. There is little research on individuals with invisible diversities, such \nas identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB). LGB individuals continue to remain \nunstudied in the sciences. Several studies have measured the campus climate for LGB \nstudents and faculty, but few have looked at student and faculty???s awareness of the \npresence of LGB faculty in their science departments. To address this, I investigated the \nLGB visibility and climate for LGB students in the natural sciences. Specifically, I will \nshare insights about LGB visibility that was obtained through an online, anonymous \nsurvey with students and faculty in four natural science departments: Biology, Chemistry, \nEarth Science, and Physics. Furthermore, based on this initial exploration of LGB \nvisibility in the natural sciences, I have recommendations for administrators, faculty and \nfuture studies. This survey study has the potential for LGB faculty and administrators to \naddress the issue of LGB visibility and climate in their science departments.
Author: Derik Paul Gonzales
Language: English
Subfield: Applied Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3216835775