PERCEPTIONS OF HETEROSEXUAL BIAS IN PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS - A SURVEY OF GRADUATE-STUDENTS

Citation
Nw. Pilkington et Jm. Cantor, PERCEPTIONS OF HETEROSEXUAL BIAS IN PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS - A SURVEY OF GRADUATE-STUDENTS, Professional psychology, research and practice, 27(6), 1996, pp. 604-612
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Psychology
ISSN journal
07357028
Volume
27
Issue
6
Year of publication
1996
Pages
604 - 612
Database
ISI
SICI code
0735-7028(1996)27:6<604:POHBIP>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Professional psychology student members (N = 64) of the American Psych ological Association's Division 44 ( Society For the Psychological Stu dy of Lesbian and Gay Issues) were surveyed regarding experiences of p erceived heterosexual bias and discrimination in their graduate progra ms. Instances of bias, discrimination, or both were reported in the fo llowing areas: (a) textbooks and other course materials, (b) instructo r comments, (c) research supervision, (d) clinical practica and intern ships, (e) interactions with program administrators and other faculty, (f) teaching assistantships, and (g)course content. Specific examples are detailed, and educational reforms are suggested.