Explaining Oklahomans' support for gay and lesbian issues: Affect, cognition, and prejudice

Abstract

Prejudice and symbolic beliefs were expected to have a direct effect on Oklahoma's support for gay and lesbian issues, while emotions and stereotypes concerning gays and lesbians were expected to have an indirect effect. The model is tested and confirmed among students at Oklahoma State University. Gender and ideology provide an independent effect on support for gay and lesbian polices.