Identity disclosure and experience of discrimination of LGBT+ members of the veterinary professions in the UK: A mixed-method approach using survey data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Workplace and educational discrimination remain institutional issues, particularly for minoritised individuals, and can negatively affect performance and opportunity. This study sought to investigate the experience of discrimination and identity disclosure (being 'out') of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and others (LGBT+) members of the UK veterinary professions and students.

Methods

A mixed-method approach was utilised to analyse 130 survey responses and examine associations between respondents' identity disclosure (being 'out' or not) and other variables. Reflexive thematic analysis was conducted, based within minority stress theory, to generate themes to explain findings.

Results

Over half the respondents reported having experienced or witnessed a r

SUBMITTER: Hennessey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12358733 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature