Virginity beliefs in lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals experiencing same- and different-sex “first” times

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Coady Babin ◽  
Terry Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sexual Experiences ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Significant Drop ◽  
First Sex ◽  
The Gift ◽  
And Bisexual

The purpose of the current study was to explore first sex experiences in lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals (LGB) using the Virginity Beliefs Framework ( Carpenter, 2001 ; Humphreys, 2013 ; Eriksson & Humphreys, 2014 ). The specific focus was on LGB individuals who have had both a sexual experience with a member of a different sex and a member of the same sex. This phenomenon is what the current study is defining as second virginity loss. Participants consisted of 275 self-identified LGB individuals; the sample was approximately half women (57%) between the ages of 18 and 56. Further, six semi-structured interviews were conducted to gain a clearer understanding of LGB individuals first sex experiences. Two primary research questions were proposed: (1) how do the virginity belief frames map onto the two “first” sexual experiences of LGB individuals? and (2) are there differences in the virginity belief frames between the two “first” times? Results found that LGB individuals hold stronger process beliefs than gift or stigma beliefs for both of their “first” times. The qualitative interviews suggested that the process of understanding virginity was enmeshed with a larger exploration, and eventual validation, of sexual identity. There was also a significant drop in the strength of some of the gift, process, and stigma beliefs from different-sex experience to same-sex experience for many in the gay and bisexual samples, but not in the lesbian sample. The current study is the first to explore the phenomenon of second virginity loss in LGB individuals and could be used as a foundation for future research on LGB first sexual experiences.

Of longing and waiting: An inter-Asia approach to love and intimacy among older lesbians and bisexual women

Sexualities ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 136346072096411
Author(s):  
Denise T-S Tang
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Gender And Sexuality ◽  
Bisexual Women ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Spatial Dimensions ◽  
Ethnographic Data ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Older Chinese

This paper examines same-sex intimacies formed by and among older Chinese lesbians and bisexual women who were born from the late 1930s to the late 1950s through qualitative interviews and participant observation conducted in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. For this paper, I aim at complicating cultural notions of love, romance and intimacies, that were brought up within interstices of connected histories, gender roles and marginalized sexual subjectivities. Based on ethnographic data collected during 2016–2018, I elaborate on the moments of longing and waiting as redefining modern notions of love and intimacy across time and spatial dimensions. Then I bring up a methodological episode where inter-Asian referencing intersects with Chinese modernities to illustrate how gender and sexuality meet, intersect and influence each other in the cultural imagination and eventual materialization of women’s same-sex desires. The last section will examine the politics of butchness as protection and as a form of politeness.

scholarly journals “You really shouldn't have!” Coping with failed gift experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 857-883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ines Branco-Illodo ◽  
Teresa Heath ◽  
Caroline Tynan
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Diary Method ◽  
Multiple Data ◽  
The Gift ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to examine coping approaches used by receivers to deal with failed gift experiences, thereby dealing with misperceptions between givers and receivers that could affect their relationship. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a sequential, multimethod methodology using background questionnaires, online diary method and 27 semi-structured interviews. Findings Receivers cope with failed gift experiences through concealing, disclosing or re-evaluating the gift experience. These approaches encompass several coping strategies, allowing receivers to deal with their experiences in ways that help them manage their relationships with givers. Research limitations/implications Informants described gift experiences in their own terms without being prompted to talk about coping, thus some insights of coping with failed gifts may have been missed. Multiple data collection methods were used to minimise this limitation, and the research findings suggest new avenues for future research. Practical implications The present research helps retailers and brands to minimise gift failure by promoting gifts that emphasise aspects of the giver–receiver relationship, assists givers in their learning from gift failure by making them aware of the receiver’s preferences and reduces the cost of gift failure by offering further opportunities to dispose of unwanted gifts. Originality/value This paper contributes to the emerging topic of consumer coping by providing a novel and rounded understanding of coping in the context of failed gift events, identifying new reasons for gift failure, highlighting receivers’ ethical considerations when responding to failed gifts and proposing new insights for the coping literature.

Financial Management and Charitable Giving in Gay and Lesbian Households

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 836-855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth J. Dale
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Charitable Giving ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Gay And Lesbian ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Couples ◽  
Charitable Behavior ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender ◽  
And Bisexual

To date, most charitable giving research assumes that all households are heterosexual and that couples make giving decisions from joint financial resources. This study examines household financial management and charitable decision making among a purposeful sample of 19 gay and lesbian couples. Semistructured joint interviews were conducted and analyzed using grounded theory techniques. The study finds that same-sex couples practice financial management systems that preserve independence (independent and partial-pooling systems), in contrast to different-sex couples, who favor joint management. These systems yield more accounts from which charitable giving can occur. Same-sex couples’ giving does not always follow the household’s financial management structure, and many couples give both jointly and separately. Finally, some same-sex couples use their giving as a way to give lesbian, gay, and bisexual people visibility and recognition as supporters of mainstream (non-LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender]) organizations. Future research should consider both sexual orientation and financial management practices in understanding charitable behavior.

scholarly journals “Stepping up the ladder in safety”: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of how LGB clients experience their therapists’ sexual orientation

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 211-223
Author(s):  
Tsabika Bafiti ◽  
Maria Viou ◽  
Prodromos Tarasis
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
The One ◽  
Systemic Family Therapy

Relevant literature has explored the issue of disclosure of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) therapists to heterosexual or LGB clients. But how do homosexual or bisexual clients understand and experience their therapist’s heterosexual orientation, known or assumed, in relation to the therapeutic alliance and the therapeutic process? In this qualitative study, we used the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to examine eight semi-structured interviews with LGB clients in a family-oriented therapy in Greece. Analysis revealed two themes of higher order, each having three subordinate themes depicting the client’s experience of the therapist’s sexual orientation: 1. Focus on the therapist’s sexual orientation: (a) as a hypothesis (b) as a factor of acceptance (c) as a factor of professional capability and 2. Focus on other therapist features: (a) gender (b) personality traits (c) practice of professional role. The therapist’s sexual orientation or the one perceived by the client was not a neutral issue in therapy and the cultivation of the therapeutic relationship but was only one part of the process. The way all these issues were processed and approached by clients was related to their personal history and phase of therapy. Suggestions for future research include conducting a research on clients from different therapeutic perspectives since it was carried out only on participants in long-term systemic family therapy.

scholarly journals Swimming upstream: the provision of inclusive care to older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults in residential and nursing environments in Wales

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 282-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
PAUL WILLIS ◽  
TRACEY MAEGUSUKU-HEWETT ◽  
MICHELE RAITHBY ◽  
PENNY MILES
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Older People ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
Future Care ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Provision Of Care

ABSTRACTThis paper examines the ways in which older people's residential and nursing homes can constitute heteronormative environments – social spaces in which the same-sex attractions and desires of residents are disregarded in the provision of everyday care. The aim of this discussion is to examine the synergies and differences between older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults' expectations for future care home provision and the expectations of care staff and managers in providing residential services to older people with diverse sexual backgrounds. We present qualitative evidence from research into the provision of care environments in Wales. In this paper, we present findings from two cohorts: first, from five focus groups with care and nursing staff and managers; and second, from 29 semi-structured interviews with older LGB adults (50–76 years) residing in urban and rural locations across Wales. We argue that residential care environments can constitute heterosexualised spaces in which LGB identities are neglected in comparison to the needs and preferences of other residents. To this extent, we discuss how care staff and managers can be more attentive and responsive to the sexual biographies of all residents and argue against the separation of care and sexual orientation in practice.

The value of gift personalization: current insights from the gift recipient’s perspective and future research directions

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 512-521
Author(s):  
Marta Pizzetti ◽  
Michael Gibbert
Keyword(s):  
Research Agenda ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Gift ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Mass Personalization

PurposeThis paper aims to explore gift personalization, i.e. the design of gifts by givers on mass-personalization platforms, from the perspective of the gift recipient.Design/methodology/approachGiven the exploratory objectives of this study, the qualitative approach was deemed suitable. Two complementary qualitative studies (i.e. semi-structured interviews and critical incidents) have been conducted, and the narratives have been thematically analyzed.FindingsGift recipients value gift personalization because of the utility they derive from the product, as well as the ability of the personalized gift to express the giver. Recipients recognize the capacity of the personalized gift to communicate symbolically the giver; they appreciate not only the enhanced attributes of the end product but also the process that led to it, which is imagined as creative and risky. The inherent expressivity of the personalized gift makes it highly valuable in the recipient’s eyes, even when it fails to please him or her.Originality/valueThis research redefines the boundaries of personalization value based on the perceptions of consumers who are not involved in the design process; highlights implications of personalization for firms targeting givers as users of their mass-personalization platforms; and proposes a research agenda to further investigate personalization in marketing.

scholarly journals Relationship between Natural Economic Resource and Vocational Choice among Nigeria Youth: Psychological Implications

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Mary Basil Nwoke
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Vocational Choice ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Economic Resource ◽  
The North ◽  
The Gift ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
The Relationship

<p>This study investigated the relationship between natural economic resources and vocational choice among Nigerian youth. The study grouped the country into three regions, eastern, western and northern regions. This study, first of its kind, explored vocational choice among Nigerian youth. Thirty-six participants, twelve from each region (6 men, 6 women) completed the semi-structured interviews and qualitative data collected was analyzed using a grounded theory approach. The findings presented a preliminary understanding of the relationship between natural economic resources and vocational choice among Nigerians. Qualitative interviews unveiled the presence of natural economic resources that provide vocations to Nigerians. Palms in the east provide the greatest vocational choice. Cocoa in the west provides the greatest vocational choice. Game reserve in the north gainfully employs people. Psychologically, people value the gift of nature in their locality. Finally through thematic analysis, the study revealed that things have changed with education, science and technology. Some Nigerians have become entrepreneurs by utilizing the natural resources prevalent in their environment. Entrepreneurs play an integral role in creating job opportunities and alleviate unemployment in Nigeria.</p>

scholarly journals Intersectionality of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual International Students: Impact of Perceived Experiences on Campus Engagement

10.28945/4412 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 049-065
Author(s):  
Andrew S Herridge ◽  
Hugo Alberto Garcia ◽  
Mi-Chelle Leong
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Online Resources ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Campus Environment ◽  
Campus Engagement ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Perceived Experiences

Aim/Purpose: While there are studies that examine the experience of LGB or international students, we are not aware of any study that examines both intersectionalities. In this study, we attempt to be the first to examine the experiences of international LGB students and the resources they utilize on campuses. Background: This research provides an understanding of how this population of students interact with the campus environment, how they perceive the campus climate, and what impact their interaction and perceptions have on their performance and overall outcomes. Methodology: This narrative qualitative research study was guided by the unifying model of sexual identity development and the model of multiple dimensions of identity. This study conducted semi-structured interviews with eleven participants from two states to attain a deeper insight and perspective on the experiences of LGB International students. Contribution: With this population of students being understudied in the larger body of literature, the result of this research will allow for institutional staff and future researchers to gain additional insight into the experiences and outcomes of international students that identify as a member of the LGB community. Findings: The respondents indicated a mixture of experiences based on their sexual orientation and national identity. Emerging themes for RQ1 were Fear, Isolation, and Openness. Respondents expressed the utilization of a wide variety of resources from campus based on online resources. Emerging themes for RQ2 were Campus Based Resources, Online Resources, and Negative Experiences. Recommendations for Practitioners: Based on these findings, institutions of higher education can promote the resources available to students within these populations. Institutions should be intentional in supporting the spiritual and religious needs of international LGBTQIA students to aid in the holistic development of their students. Recommendation for Researchers: It is recommended for researchers to explore how international students who identify as LGBTQIA students experience community colleges. Future Research: Future research should explore how staff, administrators, and faculty attempt to support students from regions of the world that are very conservative as they recruit students from those regions.

scholarly journals Building the case for the use of gut-feelings in cancer referrals: perspectives of patients referred to a non-specific symptoms pathway

2021 ◽  
pp. BJGP.2021.0275
Author(s):  
Claire Friedemann Smith ◽  
Benedikte Moller Kristensen ◽  
Rikke Sand Andersen ◽  
Sue Ziebland ◽  
Brian D Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Gut Feelings ◽  
Evidence Gathering ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Background: Gut-feelings may be useful when dealing with uncertainty that is ubiquitous in primary care. Both patients and GPs experience this uncertainty but patients’ views on gut-feelings in the consultation have not been explored. Aim: To explore patients’ perceptions of gut-feelings in decision-making, and compare these perceptions to those of GPs. Design and setting: Qualitative interviews with 21 patients in Oxfordshire, UK. Methods: Patients whose referral to a cancer pathway was based on their GP’s gut-feeling were invited to participate. Semi-structured interviews were conducted November 2019-January 2020 face-to-face or over the telephone. Data were analysed with a thematic analysis and mind mapping approach. Results: Some patients described experiencing gut-feelings about their own health but often their willingness to share this with their GP was dependent on an established doctor-patient relationship. Patients expressed similar perspectives on the use of gut-feelings in consultations to those reported by GPs. Patients saw GPs’ gut-feelings as grounded in their experience and generalist expertise, and part of a process of evidence gathering. Patients suggested that GPs were justified in using gut-feelings because of their role in arranging access to investigations, the difficult ‘grey-area’ of presentations, and the time and resource limited nature of primary care. When GPs communicated that they had a gut-feeling, some saw this as an indication that they were being taken seriously. Conclusion. Patients accepted that GPs use gut-feelings to guide decision-making. Future research on this topic should include more diverse samples and address the areas of concern shared by patients and GPs.

scholarly journals Owner Situationally Specific Motivation, And Organisational Citizenship Behaviour: A Study of New Zealand Entrepreneurs

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Saifon Chairungruang
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Financial Outcomes ◽  
Analyse Data

<p>Despite the extensive developments in entrepreneurship theory over recent decades, there is a lack of empirical studies examining the influence of owner situationally specific motivation on firm performance focusing on small and medium sized enterprises (SME) in New Zealand. The present study attempts to bridge this gap. At the same time, it responds to calls to extend performance measures to include non-financial outcomes by using organisational citizenship behaviours – OCB – as a performance measure. This is based on the observation that OCBs are consistently presented in the literature as a cornerstone of good performance and competitive advantage. The study uses mixed methods, combining surveys and semi-structured interviews. Multiple regression is used to analyse data on entrepreneurial situationally specific motivation (i.e. communicated vision, self-efficacy, and goals) provided by a sample of 107 firms. In addition, 107 pairs, each comprising an owner-manager plus a random employee from the same firm, also supplied data on organisational citizenship behaviours. Finally, nine qualitative interviews were conducted with owners to further enhance understanding. The study highlights the statistical significance of the positive relationship of entrepreneurial situationally specific motivation and OCB. This finding suggests that owners who have confidence in their abilities [self-efficacy] and who have communicated their vision [communicated vision] are more likely to encourage in their employees the behaviours that are required in order to function well in their organisations. The implications of this finding for potential future research are discussed.</p>

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