How prior knowledge of LGB identities alters the effects of workplace disclosure

摘要: Abstract Decisions to reveal one's sexual orientation are assumed be a volitional choice. Prior research has shown, however, that people often learn about the lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) identities of others through indirect means, such as gossip and stereotypical cues (Ambady, Hallahan, & Conner, 1999; Colgan, Creegan, McKearney, Wright, 2007 ). We conduct two studies determine effects these forms prior identity-related knowledge on disclosure outcomes. First, pre-test study assumptions demonstrates recipients minority disclosures have those identities. Second, survey examining target's perspective finds LGB suspect when their identities, this expected moderates relationship between identity-management subsequent experiences discrimination. Lastly, lab experiment manipulating level establishes information directly influences interpersonal workplace outcomes perceptions awkwardness but not liking. Together, demonstrate support for our model highlight importance both well identity management strategies in predicting experiences.