A Quantitative Study to Examine the Relationships Among Enacted Stigmatization, Stigma Consciousness, and Job Satisfaction for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Workers in Tennesse

This cross-sectional quantitative study examined the relationships among enacted, stigma consciousness, and job satisfaction for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) workers in Tennessee. The study also examined the relationships among demographic factors, enacted stigmatization, and stigma consciousness. The data were collected from 104 LGB workers in Tennessee via a survey instrument, with participants being recruited through their affiliation with the Tennessee Equality Project. The findings showed that enacted stigmatization does not have any impact on stigma consciousness. The results indicated that enacted stigmatization and stigma consciousness both have significant negative relationships with job satisfaction. Additionally, the demographic variables of social class, out to coworkers, out to supervisor, and formal LGB non-discrimination policy were found to have significant relationships with enacted stigmatization and stigma consciousness. This paper also discusses the implications for managers and areas of future research.