Journal article
Using Intergroup Contact Theory to Reduce Stigma Against Transgender Individuals: Impact of a Transgender Speaker Panel Presentation
Journal of applied social psychology, Vol.42(10), pp.2583-2605
10/2012
Web of Science ID: WOS:000310324400011
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Abstract
Sexual minorities experience significant stigma and prejudice. Much research has examined sexual stigma and prejudice impacting gay and lesbian individuals, but limited research has examined other sexual minorities, such as transgender persons or individuals whose gender identity or expression is incongruent with their assigned gender or anatomical sex. Research has found that interpersonal contact with sexual minorities is associated with lower sexual stigma and prejudice. Intergroup contact theory predicts that interaction between groups can reduce stereotyping and improve intergroup relationships. Using a randomized crossover design, this study compared the impact of exposure to a transgender speaker panel vs. a traditional transgender lecture presentation on transphobia. Results indicated greater immediate reductions of transphobia following the transgender speaker panel than traditional lecture.
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- Title
- Using Intergroup Contact Theory to Reduce Stigma Against Transgender Individuals
- Publication Details
- Journal of applied social psychology, Vol.42(10), pp.2583-2605
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 23
- Copyright
- © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc
- Identifiers
- WOS:000310324400011; 99381464121606600
- Academic Unit
- Psychology; Center for Behavior Analysis; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health; Health Sciences and Administration
- Language
- English