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Relationship Between the Presence of Gay-Straight Alliances and School Staff Attitudes Toward and Knowledge of LGBTQ+ Students and Issues

Gilkey, Eric Vincent
http://orcid.org/0009-0007-9188-9886
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1717775455964743

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2024, Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), University of Dayton, School Psychology.
This thesis investigates the relationship between the presence of Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and school staff attitudes toward and knowledge of LGBTQ+ students and issues. Drawing upon existing literature highlighting the significance of social supports for LGBTQ+ populations in educational settings, this study focuses on the attitudes and knowledge of LGBTQ+ rights and risk factors held by school staff in high schools with and without GSAs. A quantitative survey design was employed, utilizing adapted measures from existing research tools to assess school staff attitudes and knowledge regarding LGBTQ+ student populations. Results revealed no significant differences in knowledge or attitudes between schools with and without GSAs. These findings suggest that while GSAs provide vital support for LGBTQ+ students, additional strategies beyond their presence alone may be necessary to enhance school staff knowledge and attitudes, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive LGBTQ+ inclusivity initiatives within educational settings.
Susan Davies (Committee Chair)
55 p.
Counseling Psychology; Educational Psychology; Glbt Studies; Psychology; School Counseling
Gay-Straight Alliances; GSA; LGBTQ+; Educational Inclusivity; Student Mental Health; LGBTQ+ Academic Risk Factors; High School Staff; School Psychology

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  • Gilkey, E. V. (2024). Relationship Between the Presence of Gay-Straight Alliances and School Staff Attitudes Toward and Knowledge of LGBTQ+ Students and Issues [Electronic thesis or dissertation, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1717775455964743

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Gilkey, Eric. Relationship Between the Presence of Gay-Straight Alliances and School Staff Attitudes Toward and Knowledge of LGBTQ+ Students and Issues. 2024. University of Dayton, Electronic thesis or dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1717775455964743.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Gilkey, Eric. "Relationship Between the Presence of Gay-Straight Alliances and School Staff Attitudes Toward and Knowledge of LGBTQ+ Students and Issues." Electronic thesis or dissertation, University of Dayton, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton1717775455964743

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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