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Implicit Bias Toward Lesbian and Gay Persons Among Nursing Students: A Correlation Study
1About the Author Michael G. Murphy, PhD, RN, RGN, received his PhD at the University of Northern Colorado College of Nursing, Greeley, Colorado, and is currently an academic consultant inFrance. Contact him at mgm921@hotmail.com .
Aim:
The purpose of this study was to measure implicit bias among nursing students toward lesbian and gay (LG) persons.
Background:
Implicit bias is identified as a contributor to the health disparities experienced by LG persons. This bias has not been studied among nursing students.
Method:
This descriptive, correlation study used the Implicit Association Test to measure implicit bias in a convenience sample of baccalaureate nursing students. Demographic information was collected to identify relevant predictor variables.
Results:
Implicit bias in this sample ( n = 1,348) favored straight persons over LG persons ( D -score = 0.22). Participants identifying as male ( B = 0.19), straight ( B = 0.65), other sexuality ( B = 0.33), somewhat ( B = 0.09) or very religious ( B = 0.14), or enrollment in an RN-BSN program ( B = 0.11) predicted stronger bias favoring straight persons.
Conclusion:
Implicit bias toward LG persons among nursing students remains a challenge for educators.
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