An experimental study of attitudes toward homosexuals |
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| Authors: | Imelda G Pagtolun‐an Jeffrey M Clair |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Sociology , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , Blacksburg, Virginia, 24061;2. Louisiana State University , Baton Rouge |
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| Abstract: | A major shortcoming of research on homophobic attitude change has been methodological deficiencies. This report presents details of an experimental design, along with results. A Solomon Four‐Group Experimental Design (SFGD) was employed for the study. Ninety‐two volunteer college students at a Mid‐Atlantic university were randomly assigned to four groups, two of which represented the classic experimental design (with pre‐test and post‐test for both experimental and control group) while the two remaining groups parallel the post‐test only design (with no pre‐test for both experimental and control group). The principal independent and dependent variables of the study were positive social interaction with homosexuals and the degree of homophobia. Findings indicated that interaction strongly influences reduction of homophobic behavior. |
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