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Does Leader Same-sex Sexual Orientation Matter to Leadership Effectiveness? A Four-study Model-testing Investigation
Gang Wang1, David S Steffensen2, Pamela L Perrewé1
1Department of Management, College of Business, Florida State University, 821 Academic Way, P.O. Box 3061110, Tallahassee, FL 32306‑1110 USA.
Journal of Business and Psychology
|July 26, 2021
Summary
Leaders
Area of Science:
- Organizational Behavior
- Social Psychology
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- Limited research exists on the impact of leaders' same-sex sexual orientation on leadership.
- Growing visibility of LGBTQ+ business leaders necessitates understanding their unique dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether leaders' same-sex sexual orientation influences follower perceptions and conformity.
- To examine how intersectionality modifies these effects.
Main Methods:
- Four experimental studies involving over 2,100 U.S. working adults.
- Manipulation of leader sexual orientation and follower characteristics in simulated leadership scenarios.
Main Results:
- Leaders' same-sex sexual orientation negatively impacted follower outcomes.
- No evidence of double stigma for leaders with intersecting marginalized identities.
- Female followers showed more support for same-sex sexual orientation leaders than male followers.
Conclusions:
- Leader sexual orientation is a significant factor in leadership perceptions.
- Intersectionality does not exacerbate stigma for LGBTQ+ leaders.
- Gender influences follower support for LGBTQ+ leaders.
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