Sharon Horne is a scientist known for conducting research on LGBTQ issues, mental health and college student development, and international psychology concerns.
[3] Horne started her undergraduate career in 1983 and received her dual Bachelor of Arts in Slavic Languages and Literature, and Journalism from Indiana University in 1987.
Since 1999, Horne serves as a director of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues Research Team with Heidi Levitt and David Panatlone.
She directs a team of doctoral, masters, and undergraduate students in research, advocacy, and training in GLBTQI health issues.
[1] Horne's research team additionally studies investigating experiences of religion and spirituality among GLBT adults, studies on same-sex relationships for men and women, the psychological impact of anti-GLBT messages and anti-GLBT policy initiatives on GLBT individuals, parents, and families of origin, GLBT HIV health related issues, racial and sexual minority for gay families, and the psychological impact of lack of legal rights for LGBT parents.
[4] Another study examined a survey of lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults who experienced minority and psychological distress following the 2006 general election in which the constitutional amendments were on the ballot in 9 states limiting marriage to one man and one woman.
[1] Horne was named Honorary Professor for 2016–2017 at the American University of Central Asia where she gave the commencement address in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
[8] Additionally, Horne is the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship for 2018–2019 on the role of psychology policies and guidelines on mental health access and treatment of sexually and gender diverse individuals in Colombia, South Africa and the Philippines.