Title | What's Good about Being Gay?: Perspectives from Youth. |
Publication Type | Publication |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Harper GW, Brodsky A, Bruce D |
Journal | J LGBT Youth |
Volume | 9 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 22-41 |
Date Published | 2012 Winter |
ISSN | 1936-1653 |
Abstract | <p>This article explores gay and bisexual male adolescents' positive perceptions of their sexual orientation identity. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with an ethnically diverse sample of 63 gay/bisexual male adolescents in Chicago (N=42) and Miami (N=21). Data revealed two major conceptual categories: 1) positive personal conceptualizations of being gay/bisexual, and 2) resiliency in the face of gay-related oppression. Additional primary themes and sub-themes were identified within each category that further illustrate how gay/bisexual youth were able to develop positive conceptualizations of their sexual orientation despite experiencing negative societal messages about being gay/bisexual. Implications for the development of interventions to promote the health and well-being of gay/bisexual male youth are discussed.</p> |
DOI | 10.1080/19361653.2012.628230 |
Alternate Journal | J LGBT Youth |
PubMed ID | 22514751 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3326393 |
Grant List | U01 HD040474 / HD / NICHD NIH HHS / United States U01 HD040533 / HD / NICHD NIH HHS / United States U01 HD040533-10 / HD / NICHD NIH HHS / United States |