Graduation Semester and Year
2022
Language
English
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Brittanie Ash
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the potential correlation between a national sample of social work students’ demographics and their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual (LGB) and Transgender (T) ally behavior. The sample consisted of 784 final respondents after missingness was accounted for. The main demographic categories analyzed were age, gender, sexual orientation, race, and religion. The data used for this analysis is secondary from a national survey produced by the thesis chair. The findings from this research suggest a link between non-heterosexual orientations and non-cisgender male identifying individuals showed increased ally behavior. Whereas, identifying as Evangelical Christian showed a negative relationship with LGB and T ally behavior. Also, identifying as Mainline Christian showed a negative correlation with Trans ally behavior. The implications for social work are detailed out, as well as suggestions based on the results. The researcher expands on the limitations and addresses the need for expansion on this research, and further research looking at social work education to improve future practice.
Keywords
LGBTQ+, Ally behavior, Demographics, Social work students
Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Dooley, Jayme, "How do social work students demographic identities impact ally behavior?" (2022). Social Work Theses. 189.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/socialwork_theses/189
Comments
Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington