TY - JOUR
T1 - A multiyear analysis of changes in AIDS concerns and homophobia on a university campus
AU - D’Augelli, Anthony R.
AU - Hershberger, Scott L.
PY - 1995/7
Y1 - 1995/7
N2 - The authors studied changes in personal concerns and fears about AIDS and homophobia from 1985 to 1992 among four samples of heterosexual undergraduate students on a university campus. Over time, students’ self-reported knowledge about AIDS increased, as did personal worry about HIV infection. Interest in attending an educational program increased initially, then leveled off, and fear of casual contact with people with AIDS decreased. The study findings showed no changes in homophobia. High fear of AIDS was associated with being less informed, having greater concern about infection, and being more homophobic.
AB - The authors studied changes in personal concerns and fears about AIDS and homophobia from 1985 to 1992 among four samples of heterosexual undergraduate students on a university campus. Over time, students’ self-reported knowledge about AIDS increased, as did personal worry about HIV infection. Interest in attending an educational program increased initially, then leveled off, and fear of casual contact with people with AIDS decreased. The study findings showed no changes in homophobia. High fear of AIDS was associated with being less informed, having greater concern about infection, and being more homophobic.
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U2 - 10.1080/07448481.1995.9937502
DO - 10.1080/07448481.1995.9937502
M3 - Article
C2 - 7673585
AN - SCOPUS:0029160460
SN - 0744-8481
VL - 44
SP - 3
EP - 10
JO - Journal of the American College Health Association
JF - Journal of the American College Health Association
IS - 1
ER -
