Religiosity and attitudes toward homosexual relationships: Does empathy moderate the relationship?

Date of Publication

2016

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Zyra Evangelista

Defense Panel Member

Darren E. Dumaop

Abstract/Summary

Previous research has often focused on the stigmatization experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Attitudes toward homosexual relationships conversely, have obtained minimal attention. Using a predictive and quantitative approach, the present study explored the relationships among religiosity, empathy, and attitudes toward homosexual relationships. Data was gathered through a survey questionnaire which consist of the Intrinsic Religious Motivation Scale (Hoge, 1972), Toronto Empathy Questionnaire (Spreng, R. N., McKinnon, M. C., Mar, R. A., & Levine, B., 2009), and a Modified Attitudes Toward Homosexual Relationships scale that was specifically structured for this study. Regression analyses revealed that religiosity and empathy are both significant predictors of Filipinos' attitudes towards homosexual relationships. Empathy, however, did not moderate the relationship between the two variables. Results of the study are discussed in relation to the established literature on Filipinos' attitudes toward homosexual relationships and the possible underlying factors concerning empathy. Suggestions for future research include the application of an established Attitudes Toward Homosexual Relationships scale for Filipinos, as well as a comprehensive exploration of the different aspects of homosexual relationships.

Abstract Format

html

Note

At head of title: Running head: Religiosity, empathy, attitudes.

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU21485

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

65 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Homosexuality; Sexual minorities; Religiousness; Attitude (Psychology); Empathy; Lesbians; Gays; Bisexuals; Transgender people

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