Lesbian phobia among BSN educators: a survey

This exploratory study identified the attitudes of BSN educators in a midwestern state towards lesbians. A 50% (N100) return rate of mailed questionnaires elicited responses to 48 statements about lesbians and lesbianism on a modified Likert scale. The questionnaire included general demographic data...

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Published in:The Journal of nursing education 1989-09, Vol.28 (7), p.302-306
Main Author: Randall, C E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - transmission
Attitude of Health Personnel
Beliefs
Consciousness Raising
Construct Validity
Content Validity
Cross-Sectional Studies
Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate
Ethics
Faculty, Nursing
Fear
Female
Females
Gender Discrimination
Holistic Approach
Homosexuality
Humans
Interpersonal Relationship
Likert Scales
Male
Morals
Nurses
Nursing Education
Nursing Research
Nursing Students
Professional Education
Professional Training
Questionnaires
Resistance (Psychology)
Sexuality
Stereotyping
Teacher Role
Teaching Methods
Validity
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Summary:This exploratory study identified the attitudes of BSN educators in a midwestern state towards lesbians. A 50% (N100) return rate of mailed questionnaires elicited responses to 48 statements about lesbians and lesbianism on a modified Likert scale. The questionnaire included general demographic data and responses to statements seeking information about topics of lesbianism or lesbian issues. Specific areas addressed included moral and ethical responses, knowledge statements, sexuality or sex related statements, normalness of lesbians and lesbian behavior, and social contact with lesbians. Notable findings revealed that BSN educators were not personally fearful of sexual advances from lesbians; however, they did indicate concern about lesbians molesting and caring for children as well as lesbians in the role of educators. More than half believed that lesbianism is not a natural expression of human sexuality.
ISSN:0148-4834
1938-2421
DOI:10.3928/0148-4834-19890901-06