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The “Virtual” Panel: A Computerized Model for LGBT Speaker Panels
American Journal of Sexuality Education
  • Christopher Beasley, University of Washington Tacoma
  • Susan Torres-Harding
  • Paula J. Pedersen
Publication Date
12-14-2012
Document Type
Article
Abstract

Recent societal trends indicate more tolerance for homosexuality, but prejudice remains on college campuses. Speaker panels are commonly used in classrooms as a way to educate students about sexual diversity and decrease negative attitudes toward sexual diversity. The advent of computer delivered instruction presents a unique opportunity to broaden the impact of traditional speaker panels. The current investigation examined the influence of an interactive “virtual” gay and lesbian speaker panel on cognitive, affective, and behavioral homonegativity. Findings suggest the computer-administered panel is lowers homonegativity, particularly for affective experiential homonegativity. The implications of these findings for research and practice are discussed.

DOI
10.1080/15546128.2012.740948
Publisher Policy
pre-print, post-print
Citation Information
Christopher Beasley, Susan Torres-Harding and Paula J. Pedersen. "The “Virtual” Panel: A Computerized Model for LGBT Speaker Panels" American Journal of Sexuality Education Vol. 7 Iss. 4 (2012)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/christopher-beasley/1/