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Homophobia Within Schools Of Social Work: The Critical Need For Affirming Classroom Settings And Effective Preparation For Service With The Lgbtq Community, Michael P. Dentato Phd, Msw, Shelley L. Craig Phd, Michael R. Lloyd Phd, Brian L. Kelly Phd, Caitlyn Wright Msw, Ashley Austin Phd
Homophobia Within Schools Of Social Work: The Critical Need For Affirming Classroom Settings And Effective Preparation For Service With The Lgbtq Community, Michael P. Dentato Phd, Msw, Shelley L. Craig Phd, Michael R. Lloyd Phd, Brian L. Kelly Phd, Caitlyn Wright Msw, Ashley Austin Phd
Michael P. Dentato
Outness Among Lgbtq Social Work Students In North America: The Contribution Of Environmental Supports And Perceptions Of Comfort, Michael P. Dentato, Shelley L. Craig, Lori Messinger, Michael Lloyd, Lauren B. Mcinroy
Outness Among Lgbtq Social Work Students In North America: The Contribution Of Environmental Supports And Perceptions Of Comfort, Michael P. Dentato, Shelley L. Craig, Lori Messinger, Michael Lloyd, Lauren B. Mcinroy
Michael P. Dentato
This study examines various environmental factors that may impact a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) social work student’s level of ‘outness’ (disclosure) with regard to their sexual orientation or gender identity. An internet-based survey was conducted, comprised of LGBTQ undergraduate and graduate students from social work programs across North America (n ¼ 1,018). Utilizing Pearson’s chi square analysis, significant associations correlated between outness and the following six areas: (1) LGBTQ student perception of other students’ overall level of comfort with their sexual orientation or gender identity within the program; (2) the number of faculty that know about their …
Minority Stress Theory: An Examination Of Factors Surrounding Sexual Risk Behavior Among Gay And Bisexual Men Who Use Club Drugs, Michael P. Dentato, Perry N. Halkitis, John Orwat
Minority Stress Theory: An Examination Of Factors Surrounding Sexual Risk Behavior Among Gay And Bisexual Men Who Use Club Drugs, Michael P. Dentato, Perry N. Halkitis, John Orwat
Michael P. Dentato
Background: Few studies have examined the impact of minority stress theory (MST) upon sexual risk behavior among gay and bisexual men using club drugs. Similar studies have focused on ethnic minorities and women; however, gay and bisexual men demonstrate greater likelihood for risk behaviors leading to HIV/AIDS. Objective: This study examines sexual risk behavior from the perspective of minority stress theory upon substance-using gay and bisexual men and their partners. Methods: Multivariable logistic regression analysis examined minority stress associations with participant sexual risk behaviors, drug use, and partner type, controlling for demographics. Results: 396 gay and 54 bisexual respondents, ages …