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Collecting sexual orientation in counseling research: Implications for counselor education |
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| Authors: | Jordan B Westcott Dryden Epstein Benjamin Wiley Jess M Westcott Laura E Welfare Chase Catalano |
| Institution: | 1. Educational Psychology & Counseling Department, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA;2. School of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;3. Counseling Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA |
| Abstract: | Sexual orientation is often invisible in counseling research despite increasing LGBQ+ identity in the United States. We used consensual qualitative research to explore considerations from LGBQ+ counseling researchers for collecting sexual orientation. Three domains emerged: risks, benefits, and methodological considerations. Our findings highlight inclusive research practice strategies for LGBQ+ research participants. |
| Keywords: | cultural competence demographic LGBTQ+ methodology research |