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An interactive virtual gay and lesbian speaker panel effectively reduced negative attitudes and prejudice among college students. This computer-delivered approach shows promise for decreasing homonegativity, especially affective and experiential aspects.

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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Societal trends show increased tolerance for homosexuality, yet prejudice persists on college campuses.
  • Traditional speaker panels are used in classrooms to educate students on sexual diversity and reduce negative attitudes.
  • Computer-delivered instruction offers a novel method to expand the reach of educational interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of an interactive "virtual" gay and lesbian speaker panel on cognitive, affective, and behavioral homonegativity.
  • To assess the effectiveness of computer-administered interventions in reducing prejudice against sexual minorities.

Main Methods:

  • An interactive "virtual" gay and lesbian speaker panel was developed and administered to college students.
  • The study measured changes in cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of homonegativity post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • Findings indicate that the computer-administered virtual speaker panel significantly lowered overall homonegativity.
  • The intervention was particularly effective in reducing affective experiential homonegativity.

Conclusions:

  • Interactive virtual speaker panels represent a viable and effective tool for reducing homonegativity in educational settings.
  • This technology-based approach has significant implications for both research and practical application in diversity education.