Journal article
"Not a Real Family": Microaggressions Directed toward LGBTQ Families
Journal of homosexuality, Vol.65(9), pp.1138-1151
01 Jan 2018
PMID: 29144852
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Abstract
The present study investigates microaggressions toward individuals in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) families. Microaggressions are subtle forms of discrimination experienced on a daily basis as verbal or behavioral slights against individuals in oppressed groups. LGBTQ microaggressions are often studied at an individual level and understood as being directed toward an individual based on perceived identity. The present study allows for an understanding of bias directed at the family system level. Participants included 46 adults who identified as being part of an LGBTQ family. Participants completed an online questionnaire and described their experiences of LGBTQ family microaggressions. Thematic analysis revealed that LGBTQ family microaggressions were salient to individuals across multiple family roles. Three specific themes emerged: family legitimacy, conflicts with family values, and gender violation within family. These findings highlight the way LGBTQ microaggressions are influenced by cultural notions of family and impact the family system.
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- Title
- "Not a Real Family": Microaggressions Directed toward LGBTQ Families
- Creators
- Kari M Haines - Towson UniversityC Reyn Boyer - Towson UniversityCasey Giovanazzi - Towson UniversityM Paz Galupo - Towson University
- Publication Details
- Journal of homosexuality, Vol.65(9), pp.1138-1151
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pharmacology and Physiology
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000432901200003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85038810575
- Other Identifier
- 991022054302204721
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- Psychology, Multidisciplinary
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