THE CONTENT AND FUNCTION OF ATTITUDES TOWARD AIDS

Authors
BRANDYBERRY LJ MACNAIR RR
Citation
Lj. Brandyberry et Rr. Macnair, THE CONTENT AND FUNCTION OF ATTITUDES TOWARD AIDS, Journal of college student development, 37(3), 1996, pp. 335-346
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Education & Educational Research","Psychology, Applied
Journal title
Journal of college student development → ACNP
ISSN journal
08975264
Volume
37
Issue
3
Year of publication
1996
Pages
335 - 346
Database
ISI
SICI code
0897-5264(1996)37:3<335:TCAFOA>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
The components and functions of college students' attitudes toward AID S were investigated. Results indicated homophobia, fear of death, and a defensive attitude were predictive of a fearful attitude toward AIDS . Men were more defensive, more homophobic, less knowledgeable about A IDS, and less fearful of death than women. Racism, homophobia, and def ensiveness were positively correlated. Implications for counseling and educational programming are discussed.