Conservadurismo político, homofobia y prejuicio hacia grupos transgénero en una muestra de estudiantes y egresados universitarios de Lima

Abstract

Objective
. This study describes and analyzes the relationship between political ideology, the intolerance
of ambiguity, homophobia and prejudice against transgender groups in a sample of university students and
graduates from the city of Lima (
N
= 144).
Method
. A quantitative descriptive-correlational study was carried
out. Spanish translated versions of RWA and SDO scales were used. Also were used an adapted version of
MSTAT-II (Tolerance of Ambiguity Scale) and a version of the Modern Homophobia Scale (MHS) validated
for university students in the city of Lima.
Results
. A direct relationship was found between RWA, SDO,
intolerance of ambiguity, homophobia and prejudice against certain transgender groups (transvestites and
transsexuals). A multiple linear regression model suggests that RWA and intolerance of ambiguity, combined,
could be applicable predictors of homophobic attitudes.
Conclusion
. Based on the results, it is possible to
verify that there is a relationship between psychological variables that express a conservative political ideology 
and prejudice towards homosexuals and transgender groups, to the extent they could be considered by the
most conservative individuals as very ambiguous social stimuli.