Questioner
Questioner
Questioner
Profile of respondent’s
Age:
Sex:
a. Male
b. Female
College:
Sexual Orientation:
a. Lesbian _____________
b. Gay ______________
c. Bisexual ____________
II.What is the level of outness among the LGB student athletes in different contexts in terms of
following statements, please put a check (✔️)indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree on a
scale of 1 to 5, where 1 = Strongly Disagree ,2 = Disagree ,3 =Neutral ,4=Agree and 5 = Strongly Agree.
5 - Strongly Agree
4 - Agree
3 - Neutral
2 - Disagree
1 - Strongly Disagree
5 4 3 2 1
4.Are coaches
generally
supportive of LGB
student athletes
being open about
their sexual
orientation?
8.Do classmates
generally create a
welcoming and
inclusive
environment for
LGB student
athletes to be
open about their
sexual
orientation?
9. Are coaches
understanding
and accepting of
LGB student
athletes who are
out?
1.Do LGB
student athletes
often hide their
sexual
orientation due
to fear of
rejection?.
2.Fear of
discrimination
prevents LGB
student athletes
from being open
about their
sexual
orientation.
3.Are LGB
student athletes
hesitant to be
open about their
sexual
orientation
because they
fear being
rejected by their
peers?
6.Are LGB
student athletes
afraid that their
teammates will
treat them
differently if
they reveal their
sexual
orientation?
7.Fear of
rejection from
teammates and
coaches leads to
the concealment
of sexual
orientation
among LGB
student athletes.
8.LGB student
athletes hide
their sexual
orientation to
avoid negative
treatment from
teammates,
coaches, or fans.
9.Some LGB
student athletes
may worry
about their
safety if their
sexual
orientation is
known.
10.The level of
concealment of
sexual
orientation
among LGB
student athletes
varies depending
on the sport
they participate
in.
1.Policies should be
implemented to
ensure LGB student-
athletes feel safe
and supported in
disclosing their
sexual orientation.
2.Universities
should provide
mandatory training
for coaches and
staff on creating
inclusive
environments for
LGB athletes.
3.Policies are
needed to protect
LGB athletes from
discrimination,
harassment, and
bullying from
teammates.
4.Policies should be
in place to ensure
LGB athletes have
equal access to
athletic facilities
and resources.
5.Student-athlete
codes of conduct
should prohibit
discrimination
based on sexual
orientation and
gender identity.
6.Gender and
development-
focused policies in
sports should be
developed
collaboratively with
LGB student-
athletes.
7.Financial
resources and
scholarships should
be equally
distributed
regardless of an
athlete's sexual
orientation or
gender identity.
8.Universities
should establish
LGB-specific sports
clubs and
intramural teams to
foster a sense of
community.
9.Sports governing
bodies should
implement
guidelines for
supporting LGB
participation.
10.LGB student-
athletes should be
allowed to room
with teammates of
the same gender
identity during
team travel and
events.