Author ORCID Identifier
Date Available
10-25-2022
Year of Publication
2022
Degree Name
Master of Science in Community & Leadership Development
Document Type
Master's Thesis
College
Agriculture, Food and Environment
Department/School/Program
Community and Leadership Development
First Advisor
Dr. Stacy K. Vincent
Abstract
Gay men in agricultural education do not have comprehensive support within the agricultural education profession. When gay men decide to become agriculture educators, they often keep their identity private. This national mixed methods study aims to seek if gay agriculture educators are resilient and thrive in rural communities. The thriving elements of spiritual influence, personal competence, peer support, and family cohesion were surveyed and analyzed using a resiliency lens. Findings include gay male agricultural educators thriving in a heteronormative profession. Recommendations include ensuring LGBTQIA+ teachers have a voice in agricultural education.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2022.94
Recommended Citation
Hickman, Caleb Michael, "The Resiliency and Thriving of Underrepresented Agricultural Educators: A National Mixed Methods Study" (2022). Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development. 61.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cld_etds/61
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