Megan Turk Data-verified

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Researcher

Last publication 2021 Last refreshed 2026-04-11

faculty

5 h-index 8 pubs 187 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Megan Turk's research focuses on the experiences of sexual minority student-athletes within intercollegiate athletics. Her work investigates the intersection of sexual identity, religion, team culture, and acceptance in these environments. Turk's publications include studies on the validation experiences of female sexual minority student-athletes and the broader challenges faced by sexual minorities in collegiate sports. Her scholarship has contributed to understanding the social and cultural dynamics affecting LGBTQ+ athletes.

Metrics

  • h-index: 5
  • Publications: 8
  • Citations: 187

Selected Publications

  • “You Have to Validate It”: Experiences of Female Sexual Minority Student-Athletes (2021)
    15 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Sexual minorities in intercollegiate athletics: religion, team culture and acceptance (2021)
    13 citations DOI OpenAlex

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