“Det var så skönt när en kollega bekräftade att det jag upplevde var på riktigt” En mixed methods studie om hbtq-personers erfarenheter av arbetsplatsrelationer
(2024) PSPR14 20241Department of Psychology
- Abstract
- Both positive and negative aspects in the workplace contribute to job satisfaction. The workplace is described both as a health factor as well as a place where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals may face harassment such as microaggressions and incivility. The aim of this mixed methods study was to explore relationships in the workplace from two perspectives. First, quantitatively examine how relationships with one’s colleagues and supervisors are associated with how LGBTQ individuals perceive their work situation as a whole. Second, qualitatively explore how support within these relationships is described in a context of minority stress. The sample consisted of 1925 participants between the ages of 18–74 (M =... (More)
- Both positive and negative aspects in the workplace contribute to job satisfaction. The workplace is described both as a health factor as well as a place where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals may face harassment such as microaggressions and incivility. The aim of this mixed methods study was to explore relationships in the workplace from two perspectives. First, quantitatively examine how relationships with one’s colleagues and supervisors are associated with how LGBTQ individuals perceive their work situation as a whole. Second, qualitatively explore how support within these relationships is described in a context of minority stress. The sample consisted of 1925 participants between the ages of 18–74 (M = 38.2) who responded to a digital survey. This survey generated both quantitative and qualitative data that were analyzed separately. The quantitative results suggested small differences between people with trans experiences and heterosexual cisgender people in reported job satisfaction and positive and negative aspects of the social work environment. People with trans experiences seemed to be less satisfied with their workplace. The results also showed that satisfaction with the relationship with one’s manager and colleagues had the strongest association with job satisfaction. The qualitative results illustrated how support, which can occur in these relationships, can have passive, active and general forms and may be expressed in situations of harassment or as accepting and affirming attitudes toward LGBTQ people. In conclusion, colleagues and, most importantly, managers seem to have an important role in creating a positive work environment for LGBTQ individuals. (Less)
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Både positiva och negativa aspekter av arbetet bidrar till hur en trivs på arbetet generellt. Arbetsplatsen beskrivs både som en friskfaktor och som en plats där homosexuella, bisexuella, transpersoner och queera (hbtq-personer) kan få utstå trakasserier såsom mikroaggressioner och ohövlighet. Syftet med denna mixed methods studie var att undersöka relationer på arbetsplatsen ur två perspektiv. Dels undersökte studien kvantitativt hur relationer till kollegor och chefer är associerade till hur hbtq-personer ser på sin arbetssituation i helhet. Studien undersökte också kvalitativt hur stöd i dessa relationer beskrivs i en kontext av minoritetsstress. Studiens urval bestod av 1925 deltagare mellan 18–74 år (M = 38.2) som besvarade en... (More)
- Både positiva och negativa aspekter av arbetet bidrar till hur en trivs på arbetet generellt. Arbetsplatsen beskrivs både som en friskfaktor och som en plats där homosexuella, bisexuella, transpersoner och queera (hbtq-personer) kan få utstå trakasserier såsom mikroaggressioner och ohövlighet. Syftet med denna mixed methods studie var att undersöka relationer på arbetsplatsen ur två perspektiv. Dels undersökte studien kvantitativt hur relationer till kollegor och chefer är associerade till hur hbtq-personer ser på sin arbetssituation i helhet. Studien undersökte också kvalitativt hur stöd i dessa relationer beskrivs i en kontext av minoritetsstress. Studiens urval bestod av 1925 deltagare mellan 18–74 år (M = 38.2) som besvarade en online-enkät. Enkäten genererade både kvantitativa och kvalitativa data som analyserades separat. De kvantitativa resultaten tydde på att det fanns små skillnader mellan personer med transerfarenhet och heterosexuella cispersoner i rapportering av nöjdhet med arbetet samt positiva och negativa faktorer relaterade till social arbetsmiljö, på så vis att personer med transerfarenhet verkade trivas sämre på sina arbetsplatser. Resultaten visade även att nöjdhet med relationen till chef och relationen till kollegor var viktigast för hur en trivs med arbetet i stort. De kvalitativa resultaten illustrerade hur stöd, som kan förekomma i dessa relationer, kan ha passiva, aktiva och generella former och kan uttryckas i situationer av utsatthet eller som accepterande och bekräftande attityder gentemot hbtq-personer. Slutsatserna är att kollegor, men framförallt chefer, verkar ha en viktig roll i att skapa en positiv arbetsmiljö för hbtq-personer. (Less)
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- author
- Pylväs, Emilia LU and Konforta, Maja LU
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- organization
- course
- PSPR14 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H3 - Professional qualifications (4 Years - )
- subject
- keywords
- LGBTQ, minority stress, relationships, support, workplace, hbtq, minoritetsstress, relationer, stöd, arbetsplatsen
- language
- Swedish
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- 9159985
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- 2024-06-17 10:26:36
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year = {{2024}},
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