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Valdez, Robert A. – ProQuest LLC, 2022
The purpose of this narrative inquiry study was to explore the stories and experiences of openly gay Latino males who serve as mid-level administrators in higher education. This study focused on narrative stories of personal and historical context of the participants' intersecting identities that have implications for their daily interactions in…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Males, Latin Americans, Hispanic Americans
McRae, Dawn N. – ProQuest LLC, 2015
This action research (AR) study explored practitioners' knowledge of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQI) youth issues in a juvenile justice setting. A research and service approach was employed to develop a LGBTQI policy and training. This study was motivated by three research questions. Does sensitivity…
Descriptors: Action Research, Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity
Kaufman, Reagan J. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Despite research demonstrating the effects of hostile school climates on the academic achievements of minority sexual and gender identity (MSGI) youth, little attention is paid to preparing future teachers to work with this diverse student population. Given the importance of making learning environments safe and welcoming for all students, this…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Teacher Attitudes, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity
Betts, Elana C. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
School psychologists are adult learners. They support children and youth within the K-12 system who are facing academic, emotional, behavioral, or systematic barriers to education. Among the most vulnerable are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth, and school psychologists need to learn to be LGBTQ competent. The purpose of…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Mixed Methods Research
Bland, J. Frederick – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This study assessed the attitudes, skills, knowledge, graduate counseling training, and willingness to engage in professional development of Michigan school counselors regarding issues and concerns of students who identify as lesbian, gay, biattractional, transgender, and students who are questioning their attractional orientation (LGBTQ). A…
Descriptors: Sexual Orientation, Counselor Training, School Counselors, School Counseling
Graham, Stephanie R. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The purpose of this dissertation was to examine graduate counseling students' self-perceived counseling competency with lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) clients using the Sexual Orientation Counselor Competency Scale (SOCCS; Bidell, 2005). In addition, participants' self-perceived competency levels were examined across gender, degree program…
Descriptors: Counseling, Homosexuality, Methods, Graduate Students