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ABSTRACT
Microaggression experienced by LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and having other sexual orientations and gender identities) persons have been exhaustively studied over the last decade. However, there is a dearth of psychological research examining the prevalence, forms, and consequences of LGBTQ microaggression in educational institutions. The current study systematically reviews the existing literature that deals with LGBTQ microaggression on campus. The PRISMA model has been used to systematically identify, screen, and review fifty-nine articles published between 2010 and 2022. The results identified multiple forms of microaggression, i.e. environmental (secondhand witnessing of homophobia and heterosexism on campus), and interpersonal (through peer/faculty/staff interaction). LGBTQ microaggression negatively impacts the academic outcomes (absenteeism, attrition, and productivity) and mental health of the students. Intersectionality accelerates the vulnerability to experiencing microaggression.
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Supplemental data for this article can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1080/15388220.2023.2289107
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Sucharita Maji
Dr Sucharita Maji is an assistant professor of psychology at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, India. Her interest broadly lies in the area of gender and psychology. Her recent project deals with microaggression experienced by LGBT Qyouth in India.
Kumari Sarika
Kumari Sarika is a budding researcher in the field of gender and sexual orientation minorities, related studies. She holds a relevant academic background in psychology with a masters degree in applied psychology from TISS, Mumbai. Kumari is presently operating as a Doctoral scholar at IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, where she is actively working on projects concerning the well-being of gender and sexual minorities. Kumari’s academic experience in the field of mental health and her ongoing training as a researcher (specific to gender andsexual minorities), encourages her to significantly contribute to this project.