Publication Date
Spring 2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Counselor Education
Abstract
A qualitative study was conducted to explore the long-term effects of homophobia-related trauma on lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) men and women. Participants were recruited through a community mental health clinic. Those selected participated in individual one-hour recorded interviews. Participants identified experiences of physical, verbal, and sexual victimization and rejection from family members. Long-term effects were identified including internalized homophobia, hypervigilance, wounded resilience, and seeking safe spaces. Implications of the research include the possibility of incorporating strengths obtained from experiencing homophobia-related trauma during therapeutic treatment.
Repository Citation
Goodwin, Eric L., "The Long-Term Effects of Homophobia-Related Trauma for LGB Men and Women" (2014). Counselor Education Master's Theses. 160.
https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/edc_theses/160
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