An experimental investigation to reduce homophobia and increase empathy and knowledge concerning older LGBT individuals

This randomized controlled experiment is funded by an internal CSUN grant. Prof. Lagana` has created a feature documentary that she has hosted, directed, and produced on the topic of being an older LGBT individual. She is testing the anti-bias value of viewing this film on CSUN students. Her prior LGBT film, "LGBT United," has been used in her research with success, as viewing i...

A randomized controlled study to test the anti-bias effect of viewing an original documentary on homelessness

This is a research project funded by two CSUN internal grants. It is an innovative, film-based randomized controlled experiment on whether viewing a feature documentary created and produced by Prof. Lagana' will improve attitudes and knowledge about homeless individuals among the general population and among CSUN students.