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• Reshaping organizational forms

From Policy to Perceptions: A Multilevel Study of Diversity Approaches and Perceived Inclusive Climate Heteroprofessionalism at Work: Identity Conflict, Disclosure, and Related Negative Emotions in Heteronormative Workplaces How Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Their Expression Influence Perceived Professionalism: A Factorial Survey Experiment “It’s Not Always Possible to Live Your Life Openly or Honestly in the Same Way” — Workplace Inclusion of Lesbian and Gay Humanitarian Aid Workers in Doctors Without Borders “In Certain Situations, it’s Better for You to Act this Way Rather than Another” — LGBQ Academic Staff Members’ Selective Disclosure Decisions at Work

How Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Their Expression Influence Perceived Professionalism: A Factorial Survey Experiment From Policy to Perceptions: A Multilevel Study of Diversity Approaches and Perceived Inclusive Climate Heteroprofessionalism at Work: Identity Conflict, Disclosure, and Related Negative Emotions in Heteronormative Workplaces

This research examines the interpersonal consequences of sexual identity disclosure, focusing on social perceptions (professionalism, competence, sociability, and morality) and intentions to cooperate (informally or formally). Across two studies, participants evaluated a fictitious gay employee who either disclosed or concealed his sexual orientation at work. In Study 1, 88 Dutch participants assessed the employee’s social attributes. Results showed that disclosing sexual orientation led to lower perceptions of professionalism compared to concealing it. Moreover, participants with stronger heteronormative beliefs rated the employee as less professional overall. Study 2, which comprised a politically diverse sample of 415 UK participants, replicated and extended the findings from Study 1. It revealed that identity disclosure (vs. concealment) negatively impacted perceived professionalism, which was associated with participants’ reduced willingness to formally cooperate with the employee (e.g., collaborating on a work task) among those high in heteronormative beliefs. Conversely, among those low in heteronormative beliefs, disclosure enhanced perceived sociability and morality, alongside increased informal cooperation intentions (e.g., socializing during lunch). These findings underscore the double-edged nature of sexual identity disclosure, revealing the complex challenges faced by individuals with minoritized sexual identities. Keywords: LGBTQIA+, workplace, heteronormativity, identity disclosure, cooperation.

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