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Publication Date: 2011
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Sexual Orientation Microaggressions: "Death by a Thousand Cuts" for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth
Nadal, Kevin L.; Issa, Marie-Anne; Leon, Jayleen; Meterko, Vanessa; Wideman, Michelle; Wong, Yinglee
Journal of LGBT Youth, v8 n3 p234-259 2011
In recent years, there has been a growth of literature examining the mental health impacts of microaggressions, which are defined as subtle forms of discrimination toward oppressed groups. The current study utilized a qualitative focus group method and directed content analysis to categorize several types of sexual orientation microaggressions that exist. Eight themes were identified, including "Use of heterosexist terminology" and "Endorsement of heteronormative culture/behaviors." Results suggest that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals experience both conscious and unconscious microaggressions from heterosexuals and support that microaggressions negatively impact LGB individual's mental health. Implications for youth development are discussed.
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Mental Health, Homosexuality, Content Analysis, Sexual Orientation, Youth, Racial Attitudes, Gender Discrimination, Gender Bias, Sex Role, Sexual Identity, Educational Psychology, Qualitative Research, Stereotypes, Ethnic Groups
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Language: English
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