Appendix Table A.1:

Operationalization of Exploratory NASA Survey Measures

Employer has done enough to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ persons	“My employer has done enough to create an environment where LGBT people feel comfortable being open if they want to be about their sexual orientation and gender identity” (1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree)
Positive Climate for LGBT Employees	Averaged value of the following measures: “Some professionals in my workplace seem condescending toward colleagues who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (reverse coded);” “This organization values differences in sexual orientation; “I would not hesitate to recommend this organization to a friend who identifies as LGBT who was seeking employment.” (1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree) Alpha= .793.
Positively Acknowledge LGBT Status	“How frequently do your colleagues acknowledge your sexual identity or gender expression in a positive way, such as asking about your spouse, partner or dating” (1=never to 5=frequently)
Harassed at Work	“In the last five years, have you been harassed verbally or in writing on the job by a co-worker, supervisor, or boss because you were believed to be LGBT?” (1=yes, 0=no)
LGBT individuals have to work harder	“Generally speaking, LGBT individuals must work harder than non-LGBT colleagues to convince colleagues of their competence” (1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree)
Contributions in Meetings Overlooked	“I often find that my contributions to group meetings are overlooked.” (1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree)