The Stories of LGBT Student- leaders: A Multiple Case Study

Jhon Lloyd L. Tagmomo

Researcher, Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, Philippines

Jobell B. Jajalla, PhD

Research Coordinator, Ethics Review and Quality Control Unit, Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology, Kapalong, Philippines  

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study was to unlock the different points of view from LGBT students in their involvement in the field of leadership. Furthermore, a phenomenological method was employed to highlight the informants' and participants' perspectives. From the study's point of view, this study attempted to collect information using inductive and qualitative approaches such as interviews, discussions, and participant observations. Also, this served as a future reference for more relevant information about the LGBT students’ perspectives in the field of leadership. With these, the study wanted to unveil the various perspectives of the LGBT students in the field of leadership that might contribute and give insights to the LGBT students. Results revealed the experiences of the participants: questioning one's capability as a leader, dealing with gender discrimination, and acknowledging of skills in organizational success. In response to the challenges they have encountered, they deemed the following coping strategies as essential. These were ignoring one’s detractors, view discrimination as an avenue for improvement, having a support system that understands one's struggles, and embracing your true selves. Upon reflecting on their entire experience, they arrived at the following insights - the need to fight for our rights, the need to be optimistic, embracing uniqueness as a person, and the need to ignore negative feedbacks. The results of this study were deemed significant to the participants, teachers, students, and the researchers. 

Keywords: LGBT, student leaders, multiple-case study, Philippines

How to cite:

Tagmomo, J. L., & Jajalla, J. (2024). The Stories of LGBT Student- leaders: A Multiple Case Study. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research and Innovation. 2(4), 475-488. https://doi.org/10.17613/2ftdz-e7k91.

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