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study finds 22% of LDS college students identify as lgbtq
The survey included 709 Latter-day Saint students, with 78% identifying as heterosexual and 22% identifying as bisexual, gay, lesbian or another sexual orientation.
By SLC Scoop StaffAugust 28, 20261 views
A new study is offering a closer look at sexual orientation among Latter-day Saint college students in Utah.
Researchers surveyed 709 LDS students, finding 78% identified as heterosexual, while 22% identified as bisexual, gay, lesbian or another sexual orientation.
The findings are notable given the LDS Church’s teachings on sexuality and the culture surrounding Utah’s college communities.
The study adds new data to the broader conversation around religion, identity and the experiences of young Latter-day Saints.
