JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES最新文献

{"title":"Sexual identity management of GLB emerging adults in social support contexts","authors":"Christine Gabrielle D. Gacusan, D. Uy, Denise Anne B. Yu, M. Hechanova","doi":"10.1080/1550428x.2020.1746724","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428x.2020.1746724","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This study examined the sexual identity management strategies employed by GLB emerging adults when interacting with their parents, siblings, and close peers. For each context, perceived acceptance of sexual orientation and relationship closeness were examined as predictors of being explicitly out. Being explicitly out was also examined as a predictor of psychological well-being. Data were collected from 98 self-identified GLB individuals, who ranged from 18 to 22 years old and were currently college students from the Philippines. Results showed significant differences in the use of sexual identity management strategies depending on who they are interacting with. There was a greater likelihood to be explicitly out to close friends rather than family members. Perceived acceptance was a consistent predictor of being explicitly out across contexts although relationship closeness was not. However, relationship closeness significantly moderated the relationship between perceived acceptance and being explicitly out to parents. As hypothesized, being explicitly out significantly predicted psychological well-being with parents and siblings. This study expands the scope of the Identity Management Theory by showing how sexual identity is managed differently across various contexts.","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"17 1","pages":"63 - 83"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428x.2020.1746724","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41317671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ulwaluko: ‘Rights’ of Passage of Gay Men in South Africa","authors":"Bridgetti Mashabane, Neil Henderson","doi":"10.1080/1550428X.2020.1739487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1739487","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Ulwaluko is a traditional heterosexual Xhosa male circumcision rite of passage to manhood practiced in South Africa. This tradition plays a significant role in defining and constructing masculine identity. Despite South Africa having progressive legislation on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, gay men are discouraged from participating in Ulwaluko. Recent studies suggest that some gay men reportedly attend Ulwaluko at the behest of their families as a means to be part of this important cultural tradition. The present study consists of in-depth interviews with 11 Xhosa gay men ages 18–35 who underwent Ulwaluko in South Africa. Qualitative thematic revealed the following themes: (1) defining gay masculinity in relation to heteronormativity, (2) Pride in Ulwaluko, (3) Ulwaluko shaping identity, and (4) Ulwaluko empowerment of gay men. Our findings highlight the dilemma of attending a rite that is inherently heterosexual and does not recognize gay men’s identity. Findings suggest that this rite of passage should be modernized to be more inclusive of all forms of masculinities, and that the ‘rights’ of gay men should be recognized as befits the Constitution of South Africa. Furthermore, families of gay men who attend Ulwaluko need to accept them as queer individuals so that society at large can be more inclusive.","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"16 1","pages":"163 - 175"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1739487","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42222955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Redefining Collectivism: Family and Community among Sexual and Gender Diverse People of Color and Indigenous People: Introduction to the Special Issue","authors":"Roberto L. Abreu, Kirsten A. Gonzalez","doi":"10.1080/1550428X.2020.1736038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1736038","url":null,"abstract":"Is with great enthusiasm that we introduce to you our special issue on family and community among sexual and gender diverse (SGD) People of Color and Indigenous People (POCI). We believe that this special issue meaningfully increases knowledge and awareness of the relationship between SGD POCI individuals and their families and communities. Throughout the special issue, the editors and authors aimed to use positive, strength-based approaches to explore the efforts of POCI families and communities in promoting and cultivating the well-being and growth of their SGD members. At its core, this special issue sought to: (a) move away from White-centered models and conceptualizations of SGD POCI well-being; (b) provide a counter narrative to the White-supremacist belief that POCI families and communities hold more negative views toward SGD family members than their White counterparts; and (c) center the stories of SGD POCI and their collective about culturally appropriate measures, values, and beliefs. Research has well-documented the importance of family and community support in the wellbeing of SGD individuals (see Abreu, Rosenkrantz, Ryser-Oatman, Rostosky, & Riggle, 2019). SGD individuals who lack support from their family experience poorer physical and mental health outcomes (e.g., anxiety, depression, increased suicidal ideation; Bouris et al., 2010; McConnell, Birkett, & Mustanski, 2016). Also, because of heteronormativity and cissexism, family members often experience intense emotional reactions when an individual identifies as SGD (see Chrisler, 2017; Huebner, Roche, & Rith, 2019). Most of the scholarship focused on SGD individuals and their families and communities comes from predominantly White individuals in the United States, with little attention given to understanding the role of race, ethnicity, and culture (see Abreu, Riggle, & Rostosky, 2020). Given these findings, the editors wanted to create a special issue that provides holistic narratives about SGD POCI and their families and communities by moving away from comparative studies that depict SGD POCI and their families and communities as deficient. It was the editors’ hope that this special issue would allow for unique discussions about SGD POCI narratives using appropriate cultural lenses to contextualize SGD POCI stories. In this issue, we sought to incorporate disciplinary and interdisciplinary submissions from scholars and practitioners, including empirical studies, critical analyses, and reviews to inform practice, policy, and directions for future research. The authors in this special issue responded to this call by: 1) addressing intersectional approaches to studying SGD POCI in family and community contexts, 2) highlighting the experiences of SGD POCI within their families and communities, 3) using positiveand strength-based approaches to understanding the experiences of SGD POCI, 4) conducting systematic analyses of theways in which SGD identities impact their","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"16 1","pages":"107 - 110"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1736038","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41747355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“Latinos Have a Stronger Attachment to the Family”: Latinx Fathers’ Acceptance of Their Sexual Minority Children","authors":"Roberto L. Abreu, Kirsten A. Gonzalez, Cristalís Capielo Rosario, Lex Pulice-Farrow, M. Rodríguez","doi":"10.1080/1550428X.2019.1672232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2019.1672232","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Parental acceptance is critical to the well-being of sexual minority youth, yet little research has been conducted with fathers, or with Latinx parents of sexual minorities. Understanding Latinx fathers’ cultural context and how it operates to facilitate or challenge acceptance of their sexual minority child could contribute new knowledge regarding Latinx culture, Latinx families, and intersectionality of identities to enrich clinical work and future research. This manuscript reports on a phenomenological study of a United States (U.S.) sample of Latinx fathers with a gay and/or lesbian child. Qualitative analysis yielded five main themes: (a) cultural values facilitating acceptance, (b) cultural values interfering with acceptance, (c) specific behaviors facilitating acceptance, (d) validation of intersectionality, and (e) benefits of acceptance. Fathers were involved in the lives of their sexual minority children and placed a priority on their membership in the family above cultural prescriptions of sexual identity, yet were open about the struggle inherent in their children’s sexual identity. Fathers’ love, investment, and struggle paid off in the form of strong bonds. Findings provide important context to promote practitioners’ cultural competence, provide potential implications for cultural adaptations, and suggest areas for future research exploring the intersectionality of ethnicity and sexual identity.","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"16 1","pages":"192 - 210"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428X.2019.1672232","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43032363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of the Family for Sexual Minority Latinx Individuals: A Systematic Review and Recommendations for Clinical Practice","authors":"A. Przeworski, Alexandra N. Piedra","doi":"10.1080/1550428X.2020.1724109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1724109","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Families of sexual minority individuals may serve a supportive role, however, they may also serve as another source of discrimination and rejection. Cultural beliefs may influence family members’ responses to sexual minorities. However, aspects of Latinx culture may be associated with family support of Latinx sexual minorities. We conducted a systematic review to examine the role that cultural values play in families’ response to Latinx sexual minority individuals. The following search terms were entered into the databases Web of Science, Psycinfo, and Pubmed: hispanic, latin*, lgb*, homosexual*, bisexual*, pansexual*, lesbian, gay, family, and community. Papers were excluded if they were not empirical, did not analyze Latinx data independent of other groups, did not have a sufficient sample size, or did not examine the role of the family. This resulted in 34 papers. Studies indicated that the family can serve a supportive role; however, Latinx values, such as familismo, were associated with a complex array of family responses to sexual minorities. Clinicians should consider the varied ways in which cultural factors may influence family responses to sexual minority individuals.","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"16 1","pages":"211 - 240"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1724109","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46476827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intersectional Microaggressions and Social Support for LGBTQ Persons of Color: A Systematic Review of the Canadian-Based Empirical Literature","authors":"Bidushy Sadika, E. Wiebe, M. Morrison, T. Morrison","doi":"10.1080/1550428X.2020.1724125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1724125","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Researchers have documented that LGBTQ persons of Color in the United States of America experience intersectional microaggressions and social support from their family and community members. Given the manifestation of heteronormativity (i.e., normalizing heterosexuality and gender binary system) and homonormativity (i.e., constructing LGBTQ identities as “White”) in North America, researchers have not systematically reviewed the empirical literature on intersectional microaggressions, specifically within familial and community contexts in Canadian society. The current paper addresses this omission by elucidating the significance of intersectionality as a theoretical framework in LGBTQ scholarship. Findings indicated that LGBTQ persons of Color experienced microaggressions in their families and racial and ethnic communities due to their sexuality and gender identities, and in mainstream LGBTQ spaces due to their racial and ethnic identities. They also struggled to navigate their intersecting identities, and encountered negative health outcomes, which they coped with through resistance and social support. The strengths and limitations of this paper, and recommendations for future inquiry are outlined.","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"16 1","pages":"111 - 147"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1724125","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43861125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"We Are Family: Chosen and Created Families as a Protective Factor Against Racialized Trauma and Anti-LGBTQ Oppression Among African American Sexual and Gender Minority Youth","authors":"J. H. Hailey, W. Burton, Joyell Arscott","doi":"10.1080/1550428X.2020.1724133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1724133","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) youth are at an increased risk for social isolation and family rejection. This is particularly true in African American communities where there is an increased lack of social support and acceptance for LGBTQ youth from their biological families, communities, churches, schools and healthcare systems. To counteract the social isolation and develop a sense of community, African American LGBTQ youth often form chosen or created families, with peers and older LGBTQ persons that mimic nuclear family structures, to cope with rejection at home and in their communities. These resilient social networks are created with varying sets of rules and relationship dynamics that may directly impact the social determinants of health among this community. The purpose of this manuscript is to systematically review the literature on African American LGBTQ youth and created families and identify patterns about the unique experiences of African LGBTQ youth who participate in these systems.","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"16 1","pages":"176 - 191"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1724133","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42117008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Religiousness, Support, Distal Stressors, and Psychological Distress among Black Sexual Minority College Students","authors":"G. T. Lefevor, Abigail C P Smack, S. Giwa","doi":"10.1080/1550428X.2020.1723369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1723369","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Guided by intersectionality theory, we examined the prevalence and influence of various types of stressors and support on the mental health of Black sexual minorities, paying special attention to the role of families. We used a United States national sample of 1,123 Black sexual minority college students drawn from the Collegiate Center for Mental Health 2013-2014 data set. Participants reported a range of sexual identities, with the minority of our sample identifying as gay or lesbian. Nearly half of our sample reported experiences of harassment and/or trauma, with a third of participants reporting being sexually assaulted. Most of our sample reported being religiously affiliated with only 15.7% of the sample indicating that religion/spirituality was unimportant to them. We found that family, social, and religious support were all negatively related to psychological distress, though none of the support variables significantly moderated the relationship between stressors and psychological distress.","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"16 1","pages":"148 - 162"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428X.2020.1723369","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48674651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Gender Affirmative Education Program for Families of Trans Young People","authors":"D. Sharek, E. McCann, Sylvia Huntley-Moore","doi":"10.1080/1550428X.2019.1614504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2019.1614504","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Research evidence suggests that education can play an important role in a family’s acceptance and support of a trans(gender) young person. However, there is a lack of robust evidence around the impact of education programs for these families. This article reports the findings of a mixed-methods evaluation of an online education program developed for families of trans young people. Surveys were administered before and after participation in the education program to assess the impact of the program on several measures, including trans-related knowledge, self-reflection and insight, family problem-solving, family communication, self-efficacy, and views of gender identity. Interviews were used to explore family members’ experiences of the program, its perceived impact, and recommendations for further development. The survey findings revealed a statistically significant increase in knowledge scores from the pre-education program to post-education program. Interview participants felt the education program was accessible and easy to use and the majority reported learning about trans-related issues from the program. Fewer participants reported developing skills around self-reflection, problem-solving, and communication following participation in the program. The findings from this evaluation add to the evidence base concerning the efficacy of education for families of trans young people, with further implications and recommendations highlighted.","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"16 1","pages":"18 - 31"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428X.2019.1614504","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43012454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Straight, LGB, Married, Living in Sin, Children Out of Wedlock: A Comparison of Attitudes Towards ‘Different’ Family Structures","authors":"S. Webb, Phillip S. Kavanagh, Jill Chonody","doi":"10.1080/1550428X.2019.1577201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2019.1577201","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Australia is one of the last Western countries to legalize marriage between same-sex couples. Research suggests that the delay in marriage equality may be a consequence of societies’ conceptual connection between marriage and family being an ultimately heterosexual experience. The aim of this study was to investigate attitudes toward same-sex parenting within the marriage equality debate. Members of an Australian sample (n = 436) were randomly allocated to 1 of 9 conditions, where they received a vignette of either a heterosexual couple, a male same-sex couple, or female same-sex couple in 1 of 3 family structures (marriage/no children; marriage/children; no marriage/children). Participants rated their level of acceptance toward their allocated vignette, deciding whether the couple deserved the same rights as anyone else. Results demonstrated a significant division between acceptance of same-sex couples and heterosexual couples getting married and having children, with more negative attitudes toward same-sex couples present. Findings also highlighted a prejudice toward couples having children out of wedlock, regardless of sexual orientation of the couple. The implication for marriage equality advocates is challenging society attitudes toward marriage and family, by educating the community about same-sex parenting as well as parenting beyond marriage.","PeriodicalId":46967,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GLBT FAMILY STUDIES","volume":"16 1","pages":"66 - 82"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2020-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/1550428X.2019.1577201","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42137554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}