Table 2 LGBTQ + STEM Life Story Experience Themes by IBT Domain and Frequency Across All Participants Excerpts (N = 198).

From: STEM lives: the experiences of sexual and gender minority teachers in the United States

Identity Behavior Theory (IBT) Domain

Frequency of IBT Excerpts

Ratio to All IBT Excerpts

Themes

Attitudes Toward STEM

14

7%

Being Closeted in STEM

Support

30

15%

Bullying

Resources

Teacher Challenges

Well-Being

34

17%

Advocacy for STEM and Others

Use of Inclusive Educational Practices

STEM Identity

120

61%

LGBTQ + STEM Identity

Role of Gender in STEM

  1. LGBTQ+ lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning, STEM science, technology, engineering, and math, IBT identity behavior theory.