LGBTQIA+ Identity-Related Concerns of Sexual Assault Survivors Who Access an Anonymous Online Hotline.

IF 2.6 3区心理学 Q1 CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY

Journal of Interpersonal Violence Pub Date : 2024-11-21 DOI:10.1177/08862605241291913

Emma S Bardwell, Shannon A Elliott, Ethan C Levine, Kimberly L Goodman

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Abstract

LGBTQIA+ individuals experience higher rates of sexual violence victimization than their heterosexual, cisgender counterparts. Emerging research suggests unique barriers to disclosure and help-seeking in the aftermath of sexual assault, but relatively little work has examined LGBTQIA+ identity-related concerns discussed in a help-seeking context. This study examined anonymous, archival data, from a sample of 292 visitors to the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline. Analyses were limited to visitors who identified as the victim of a sexual violence event, disclosed they identified as LGTBQIA+, and discussed concerns related to their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Open-ended responses from hotline staff revealed four overarching themes: (1) Identity-related blame and discrimination, (2) barriers to disclosure and/or help-seeking, (3) discussion of identity and/or behavior, and (4) When perpetrators are LGBTQIA+. Practitioners should be aware of the unique barriers LGBTQIA+ survivors face in disclosure and help-seeking and how their experiences may differ from heterosexual, cisgender survivors. Findings underscore the need for more affirming and accessible care for LGBTQIA+ survivors.

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访问匿名在线热线的性侵犯幸存者与 LGBTQIA+ 身份相关的担忧。

LGBTQIA+ 人士遭受性暴力侵害的比例要高于异性恋、顺性别人士。新近的研究表明，在性侵犯发生后，披露信息和寻求帮助会遇到独特的障碍，但研究在寻求帮助的背景下讨论 LGBTQIA+ 身份相关问题的工作相对较少。本研究研究了国家性侵犯在线热线的 292 位访问者的匿名档案数据。分析仅限于自称是性暴力事件受害者、透露自己是 LGTBQIA+ 并讨论了与其性别认同和/或性取向相关问题的来访者。热线工作人员的开放式回答揭示了四个重要主题：（1）与身份相关的指责和歧视；（2）披露和/或寻求帮助的障碍；（3）关于身份和/或行为的讨论；（4）当施暴者是 LGBTQIA+ 时。从业者应该意识到 LGBTQIA+ 幸存者在披露和寻求帮助时所面临的独特障碍，以及他们的经历与异性恋、顺性别幸存者的不同之处。研究结果强调，需要为 LGBTQIA+ 幸存者提供更多平权和无障碍护理。

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来源期刊

Journal of Interpersonal Violence Multiple-

CiteScore

6.20

自引率

12.00%

发文量

375

期刊介绍： The Journal of Interpersonal Violence is devoted to the study and treatment of victims and perpetrators of interpersonal violence. It provides a forum of discussion of the concerns and activities of professionals and researchers working in domestic violence, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault, physical child abuse, and violent crime. With its dual focus on victims and victimizers, the journal will publish material that addresses the causes, effects, treatment, and prevention of all types of violence. JIV only publishes reports on individual studies in which the scientific method is applied to the study of some aspect of interpersonal violence. Research may use qualitative or quantitative methods. JIV does not publish reviews of research, individual case studies, or the conceptual analysis of some aspect of interpersonal violence. Outcome data for program or intervention evaluations must include a comparison or control group.