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- Title
Perceived Discrimination and Social Support: The Influences on Career Development and College Adjustment of LGBT College Students.
- Authors
Schmidt, Christa K.; Miles, Joseph R.; Welsh, Anne C.
- Abstract
The experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) college students have been an increasing area of interest in the realm of career development in recent years. Although career theorists have posited the importance of considering context when examining career development, the specific variables related to LGBT individuals' experiences warrant further investigation. The aim of this study was to examine how the perception of discrimination and social support related to career development and college adjustment in an LGBT undergraduate student sample. Two multiple regression analyses demonstrated that perceived discrimination and social support contribute to vocational indecision and college adjustment. The implications for career counselors and other professionals working with this student group are discussed.
- Subjects
LGBTQ+ college students; SOCIAL support; DISCRIMINATION (Sociology); STUDENT adjustment; SOCIAL perception; REGRESSION analysis
- Publication
Journal of Career Development, 2011, Vol 38, Issue 4, p293
- ISSN
0894-8453
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0894845310372615