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“I am allowed to be myself”: a photovoice exploration of non-binary identity development and meaning-making
- Author:
- COSGROVE Darren
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 33(1), 2021, pp.78-102.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Social work researchers have increasingly focused on the needs of transgender communities and clients, which has resulted in the advancement of transgender-affirming practice and services; however, there has been relatively little research devoted to the experiences and needs of non-binary people. This article describes a participatory action research study that utilized photovoice methodology to understand the identity-based experiences of a group of non-binary young adult participants. Members of the group explored their individual and collective processes of coming to understand, construct and express genders that fall outside of the binary expectations they experienced on a daily basis. Findings highlight the pervasive nature of binary gender constructs and note the ways in which participant co-researchers navigate invisibility and erasure in order to reclaim their gender and build community. Implications for social work practice, policy and research are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual identity as a moderator of relationship functioning after sexual sssault
- Authors:
- GEMBERLING Tess M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 30(20), 2015, pp.3431-3452.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study examines the associations between lifetime sexual assault, lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) identity, and romantic relationship functioning in a sample of 336 LGB individuals. A history of sexual assault was associated with attachment anxiety and several sexual identity components (i.e., higher levels of acceptance concerns, identity uncertainty, internalized homonegativity, and identity superiority). Furthermore, an association of sexual assault and attachment avoidance was moderated by internalized homonegativity. Finally, a more secure LGB identity was associated with healthier romantic relationship functioning. Collectively, these findings are applicable to services for LGB sexual assault victims, suggesting the incorporation of treatment that bolsters LGB identity and couple functioning. Limitations and future directions are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Telling our story: a narrative therapy approach to helping lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people with a learning disability identify and strengthen positive self-identity stories
- Authors:
- ELDERTON Anna, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 42(4), 2014, pp.301-307.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Historically, and to a somewhat lesser extent presently, people with learning disabilities have had little or no voice in the stories other people (particularly professionals) tell about them and their lives. Four psychology workshops, based on a narrative therapy approach, were run for a group of people with learning disabilities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) who regularly attend a support group called ‘Mingle’. The workshops invited members to tell their stories, especially the parts not usually told. The aim was to support people to identify and strengthen positive self-identities. Workshops were facilitated by two trainee clinical psychologists within a Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). (Publisher abstract)
Resolving identity conflict: gay, lesbian, and queer individuals with a Christian upbringing
- Authors:
- LEVY Denise L., REEVES Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 23(1), January 2011, pp.53-68.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study aimed to examine how gay, lesbian, and queer-identified individuals with a Christian upbringing resolve conflict between their religious beliefs and their sexual identity. The study used a grounded theory approach and included in-depth interviews with 15 participants who were diverse in terms of age, gender, religious background, and current faith identification. Analysis of the findings revealed a 5-stage process of internal conflict by which the individuals resolved the discord between sexual identity and religious beliefs: an awareness of the conflict; an initial response to the conflict; new knowledge which acted as a catalyst to change; steps of working through the conflict; and resolution of the conflict. Personal and contextual factors are shown to affect every aspect of this resolution process. The results show how faith development and sexual identity development are intertwined and fluid constructions.
Freud's ‘On narcissism': an introduction
- Author:
- CROCKATT Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Psychotherapy, 32(1), April 2006, pp.4-20.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
The author reviews Freud's (1914) seminal paper ‘On narcissism: an introduction’. Freud's paper is briefly set in the historical context of the evolution of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic theories, and Freud's metapsychology up to the publication of his Narcissism paper is outlined. A detailed and comprehensive description of the content of the paper is given, accompanied by commentary on, and critical analysis of, Freud's ideas. Freud's applications of his ideas about narcissism in relation to homosexuality, hypochondria and psychosis are elucidated and discussed. The author concludes by considering some of the influences of Freud's ideas about narcissism on Kleinian and post-Kleinian developments in psychoanalytic theory.
Identity abuse as a tactic of violence in LGBTQ communities: initial validation of the identity abuse measure
- Authors:
- WOULFE Julie M., GOODMAN Lisa A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 36(5-6), 2021, pp.2656-2676.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Intimate partner violence (IPV; i.e., physical, sexual, or psychological abuse by a current or former partner) remains a public health concern with devastating personal and societal costs. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals are also vulnerable to a dimension of IPV called identity abuse (IA); that is, abuse tactics that leverage systemic oppression to harm an individual. Yet, we know little about its relative prevalence in subgroups of the LGBTQ community. This study developed and evaluated a measure of IA, and explored its prevalence in a sample of 734 sexual minority adults. The sample included women (53.1%), men (27.4%), and transgender or gender nonconforming “TGNC” (19.3%) participants. The majority of participants identified as queer or pansexual (38.7%), then gay (23.6%), lesbian (22.8%), and bisexual (13.6%). Participants completed an online survey that included measures of IA and physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. The IA items formed a unidimensional factor structure with strong internal consistency and construct validity. Nearly one fifth of the sample (16.8%) experienced past year IA and 40.1% reported adult IA. Women experienced greater exposure to IA in adulthood than men, and TGNC participants reported higher rates of IA in adulthood and in the last year compared to their cisgender counterparts. The odds of queer or bisexual participants reporting IA in adulthood were almost three times higher than gay participants, and two times higher than lesbian participants. Findings have implications for advancing assessment of partner abuse in the LGBTQ community, LGBTQ-competent clinical care, and training of practitioners. (Edited publisher abstract)
Experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender within mainstream community: a systematic review of qualitative studies
- Authors:
- RAMASAMY Vemel Resh, RILLOTTA Fiona, ALEXANDER June
- Journal article citation:
- JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 19(1), 2021, pp.59-154.
- Publisher:
- Wolters Kulwer
Objective: The objective of this review is to identify, appraise, and synthesize the available qualitative evidence on the lived experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender in mainstream society. Introduction: People with intellectual disabilities who identify with a non-normative sexual orientation and gender identity (eg, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual) are dually stigmatized due to the prevailing notion of ableism and heteronormativity within the wider society. This layered stigma can generate further segregation within society, increasing vulnerability in this population and limiting their facilitation of a meaningful and satisfying life. To date, there are no existing systematic reviews that have explored the proposed study. Inclusion criteria: The review considered qualitative studies that explored adults (aged 18 and over) who have a formal diagnosis of intellectual disability or mental retardation (preceding diagnosis) in conjunction with their lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, or asexual identity. Methods: The search strategy of eligible papers followed a three-step process. The search strategy aimed to locate published and unpublished studies in English from 1990 onward. The databases within the designated platforms that were searched included CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, ScienceDirect, ERIC, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, Scopus, PubMed, REHABDATA Database, Wiley Online Library, Google Scholar, and Google Advanced. The search was conducted in April 2017 and updated in January 2020. Titles and abstracts were screened by two independent reviewers for alignment with the inclusion criteria. Eligible studies underwent critical appraisal by three independent reviewers for methodological quality. Findings were assigned a level of credibility and synthesized using JBI's meta-aggregative method. Results: Following critical appraisal, 15 studies were included in this review. These studies were published between 1995 and 2018. The majority of the studies included in each synthesized finding scored either four or five "yes" responses or two or three "yes" responses on the relevant critical appraisal questions; therefore, the dependability scores were downgraded one level. With reference to the level of credibility, all findings in this systematic review were rated as unequivocal (U). Each synthesized finding was rated as moderate on the ConQual score. Data extracted from these studies resulted in 184 findings, which were then aggregated into 26 categories based on the similarities of meanings to form the eight synthesized findings. The synthesized findings provide a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the lives of the participants. None of the participants in this review identified as queer or questioning, intersex, or asexual. Therefore, the findings in this review solely report on the lived experiences of participants with intellectual disabilities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Conclusions: The synthesized findings indicated participants experienced a myriad of intersecting issues and multilevel environmental challenges that had a profound and adverse impact on their daily lives and development of a positively evaluated sense of self. Recommendations for policy and practice are provided to initiate further awareness and give precedence to a minority group within society that tends to be under-represented and overlooked. (Edited publisher abstract)
Improvements in self-acceptance for LGBTQ+ and straight allied youth and young adults enrolled in an affirming system of care program
- Authors:
- STEVENS Sally, HAVERLY Katie, POWELL Claudia
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 118, 2020, p.105382.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Research indicates that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and young adults are at greater risk for mental health issues, including low levels of self-acceptance, when compared to heterosexual and cis-gendered peers. Many LGBTQ+ youth and young adults experience stress related to being a sexual minority and have difficulty accepting their sexual identity given non-affirming familial and social lived experiences. One promising approach for working with this population is providing affirmative care within a systems of care framework. This study examines outcomes of LGBTQ+ and cisgender straight allied youth and young adults following participation in iTEAM - an affirming system of care program. Data from 170 iTEAM participants who had both a pre- (intake) and 6-month post follow-up assessment were included in the analyses. Outcomes of interest include self-acceptance, employment, housing stability, and mental health of participants. A factor analysis of the Self-Acceptance Scale resulted in four subscales: Self-Confidence, Social Confidence, Interpersonal Confidence, and Locus of Control. Changes from pre- to post-assessment indicate significant increases in overall self-acceptance and the four subscales along with employment and housing stability. Mental health scores improved, but not significantly. For the most part, these positive changes were evidenced for both LGBTQ+ and cisgender straight allied youth. The findings support the value of providing an affirming system of care program for both LGBTQ+ and straight allied youth in the same program setting. Additionally, programs should consider adding a measure of self-acceptance to inform clinical practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
‘I don’t want to go back into the closet just because I need care’: recognition of older LGBTQ adults in relation to future care needs
- Authors:
- LOF Jenny, OLAISON Anna
- Journal article citation:
- European Journal of Social Work, 23(2), 2020, pp.253-264.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
There is increasing awareness in research about the social service needs of older LGBTQ adults. However, there are few studies that deal with differences in this community regarding elder care services. As a rule, transgender individuals are not included in these studies. This study focuses on how older Swedish LGBTQ adults reason about openness in an elder care context concerning their future needs for services and adopts Nancy Fraser’s theoretical framework of recognition. The material consists of fifteen semi-structured interviews with older LGBTQ adults. The results indicate that the main concern for older LGBTQ individuals is being accepted for their preferred sexual orientation and/or gender identity in elder care. However, there were differences regarding that concern in this LGBTQ group. There were also a variety of approaches in the group as to preferences for equal versus special treatment with respect to their LGBTQ identity. In addition, there were differences as to whether they prefer to live in LGBTQ housing or not. The findings contribute to existing knowledge by highlighting the diverse views on elder care services in both this group of interviewees and its subgroups. These findings emphasise the importance of the social work practice recognising different preferences and having an accepting approach. The results can further provide guidance on how to design elder care services for older LGBTQ adults. (Edited publisher abstract)
Queer youth, intoxication and queer drinking spaces
- Authors:
- HUNT G., SAUNDERS Antin E., SISNEROS M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Youth Studies, 22(3), 2019, pp.380-400.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Research on intoxicating substances and gender has developed considerably in the last 30 years, especially in the social sciences as feminist scholars highlighted the contradictory discourses about young women’s intoxication. Nevertheless, there still remain significant gaps to gain a full understanding of the role and meaning of intoxication for all young people and not merely for heterosexual, cisgender young people. As a way of exploring the possible limitations of this legacy, the authors examine the qualitative data from 52 in-depth interviews with self-identified LGBTQ young people. Their analysis explores the relationships between meanings of intoxication and sexual and gender identities, drinking spaces, and the extent to which notions of masculinity and femininity influence alcohol consumption and drinking practices among LGBTQ youth. As gender expressions among young people, especially those who identify as LGBTQ, become increasingly nuanced and fluid, understanding the role of social and cultural practices of alcohol consumption in the performance of sexual and gender identities may increase our understanding of the ways in which sexuality and gender influence alcohol consumption. (Edited publisher abstract)