Emetu Roberta E, Rivera Gabriela
Am J Health Behav. 2018 Jul 1;42(4):45-60. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.42.4.5.
Objectives A plethora of research exists concerning determinants prior or during the sexual identity disclosure process; yet, information is limited concerning internal and external experiences after one discloses his or her sexual identity to their social support system. Through the lenses of the Social Ecological Model, the purpose of this study was to further understand the current lived experiences of persons in post-sexual identity disclosure. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 15 lesbian, gay, and bisexual young adults. Sample size was determined by thematic saturation. A semiotic phenomenological procedure was used for analyzing the data. Results Based on the reported experiences after sexual identity disclosure among participants, 7 themes were identified. Themes entailed stereotypical perceptions of sexual identity, improvement in mental health, relationship estrangement, development of new relationships, social support, non-acceptance of sexual orientation, and minority stress. Conclusions Through various theories and models, this study provide recommendations for stakeholders invested in the health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.
目标 关于性取向披露过程之前或期间的决定因素，已有大量研究；然而，关于一个人向其社会支持系统披露性取向之后的内部和外部经历，信息却很有限。通过社会生态模型的视角，本研究的目的是进一步了解性取向披露后人们当前的生活经历。方法 对15名女同性恋、男同性恋和双性恋青年进行了半结构化访谈。样本量由主题饱和确定。采用符号现象学程序分析数据。结果 根据参与者报告的性取向披露后的经历，确定了7个主题。这些主题包括对性取向的刻板认知、心理健康改善、关系疏远、新关系发展、社会支持、对性取向的不接受以及少数群体压力。结论 通过各种理论和模型，本研究为关注女同性恋、男同性恋和双性恋者健康的利益相关者提供了建议。
