“That’s so Gay!” Examining the Covariates of Hearing this Expression among Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual College Students
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Michael Howell Ph.D., Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: The investigators examined the health and wellbeing correlates of hearing the popular phrase “that’s so gay” among gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) emerging adults. Participants: Participants were 114 self-identified GLB students aged 18 - 25 years. Methods: An online survey was distributed to students at a large public university in the Midwest during winter 2009. Results: Participants’ social and physical wellbeing was negatively associated with hearing this phrase, specifically feeling isolated and experiencing physical health symptoms (i.e., headaches, poor appetite or eating problems). Conclusions: College professionals and student leaders must acknowledge that the phrase is a form of heterosexist harassment. As such, policies addressing diversity and harassment should address students’ use of this phrase. Additionally, colleges and universities should develop practices that counteract poorer wellbeing associated with hearing the phrase.
“That’s so Gay!” Examining the Covariates of Hearing this Expression among Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual College Students
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- Publication
- Woodford, M. R., Howell, M. L., Silverschanz, P., & Yu, L. (2012). "That's so gay!" Examining the covariates of hearing this expression among gay, lesbian, and bisexual college students. Journal of American College Health, 60(6), 429-434. Published by Taylor & Francis (ISSN: 1940-3208). DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2012.673519. Record available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/
- Language: English
- Date: 2012