The Dominant Value System of Chinese Gay Males in Family, Couple, and Community Relationships: A Qualitative Study

IF 1.3 Q3 Psychology

Journal of Family Psychotherapy Pub Date : 2016-10-01 DOI:10.1080/08975353.2016.1235434

Chichun Lin

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Abstract

ABSTRACT The number of Chinese gay males in Asia and overseas is approximately 27 million; however, the study of family, couple, and community relationships regarding this population is lacking. This study aims to explore knowledge about the dominant values of Chinese gay males in three relationships. Based on the lens of social learning theory and symbolic interactionism, the research question is “What are the social schemas which Chinese gay males learned and contributed back to their family, couple, and community relationships?” This qualitative research includes data collection through semi-structured interviews 60–90 minutes in length with 14 Chinese gay male participants in Asian countries and data analysis through a phenomenological approach. In findings, the dominant value system of this group is composed of the following: (1) masculinism; (2) exam-oriented education; (3) status-oriented interaction; (4) indirect communication; and (5) enmeshed relationships. The results also included their cultural conflicts, the cognitive biases in their societies, and the interplay of family, couple, and community relationships. This study attempts to strengthen the cultural competence of therapists working with Chinese gay male clients.

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中国同性恋男性在家庭、伴侣和社区关系中的主导价值体系:一项定性研究

在亚洲和海外的中国男同性恋人数约为2700万;然而，缺乏对这一人群的家庭、夫妻和社区关系的研究。本研究旨在探讨中国男同性恋者在三种关系中的主导价值观。基于社会学习理论和符号互动主义的视角，本研究的问题是“中国男同性恋在家庭关系、夫妻关系和社区关系中学习和贡献了哪些社会图式?”本定性研究包括通过对14名亚洲国家的中国男同性恋者进行60-90分钟的半结构化访谈来收集数据，并通过现象学方法进行数据分析。在研究结果中，该群体的主导价值体系由以下几个方面组成:(1)男性主义;(2)应试教育;(3)状态导向互动;(4)间接沟通;(5)纠缠关系。研究结果还包括他们的文化冲突、社会认知偏差以及家庭、夫妻和社区关系的相互作用。本研究旨在加强中国男同性恋心理治疗师的文化能力。

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Journal of Family Psychotherapy PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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期刊介绍： Designed with the practicing clinician in mind, the Journal of Family Psychotherapy features a case study orientation that makes for very interesting reading. Highlights include: •Case Studies: Focused studies of a single case seen in family psychotherapy, illustrating the etiology, maintenance, and/or process of change of the problem. •Program Reports: Descriptions of treatment programs that have been used successfully to treat specific problems or new orientations used generally in family therapy. Clinical case examples are included.