Intersection of Ethnic Identity Formation and Sexual Identity Development

2017 ◽  
pp. 119-124
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Sexual Identity Development ◽  
Ethnic Identity Formation

Out in Time

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Perry N. Halkitis
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Sexual Identity Development ◽  
Three Generations ◽  
American Society

The life experiences and sexual identity development of three generations of gay men, the Stonewall, AIDS, and Queer generations, are explored. While there are generational differences in the lived experiences of young gay men shaped by the sociopolitical contexts of the historical epoch in which they emerged into adulthood, and a crisis that has come to define each generation, there also are consistencies across generations and across time in the psychological process of coming out that defines identity formation of gay men, as these individuals transition from a period of sexual identity awareness to sexual identity integration. The life experiences are also shaped by conceptions of hypermasculinity, racism and discrimination, substance use, and adventurous sexuality. Despite the many challenges that have defined the lives of gay men across time and that are informed by the homophobia of American society, the vast majority of the population also has demonstrated resilience and fortitude in achieving both pride and dignity. These ideas are explored through the life narratives of fifteen diverse gay men, across the three generations.

Intersectionality and Identity Configurations: A Qualitative Study Exploring Sexual Identity Development Among Emerging Adults Within the United States

2020 ◽  
pp. 216769682094659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua G. Parmenter ◽  
Renee V. Galliher ◽  
Ashley C. Yaugher ◽  
Adam D. A. Maughan
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
The United States ◽  
Identity Conflict ◽  
Sexual Identity Development ◽  
Individual Interviews

Although modern comprehensive conceptual models of sexual identity development acknowledge contextual factors, existing models have placed less emphasis on (a) the influence of multiple domains of identity on sexual identity formation and (b) centrality and negotiation of various domains of identity. The present study sought to explore processes, identity conflicts, and management of sexual identity relative to other identity domains among sexual minority emerging adults in the United States. Fourteen sexual minority emerging adults (20–25 years) with a diverse array of identities participated in semistructured individual interviews, and five participants engaged in two follow-up focus groups. Findings supported two broad categories with subthemes: identity conflict (unaffirming and oppressive contexts, lack of resources to explore identity) and identity coherence (resources used to manage and facilitate identity coherence; acceptance, affirmation, and harmony; and centrality and salience of sexual identity within identity configurations). Findings have implications for the study of sexual identity development within the context of other domains of identity.

scholarly journals Javanese Cultural Socialization in Family and Ethnic Identity Formation of Javanese Adolescent Migrant at Lampung Province

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-258
Author(s):  
Nina Yudha Aryanti
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Cultural Socialization ◽  
Family Migration ◽  
Family Identity ◽  
Family Culture ◽  
Ethnic Identity Formation ◽  
Migration History ◽  
The Family

Javanese adolescent migrants interactions in family across generations at multicultural society in Lampung stimulates a dynamic atmosphere for adolescent ethnic identity formation. Through socialization, the adolescent acquires Javanese cultural information as a foundation to develop their ethnic identity. This research aims are to know, find and analyze the cultural socialization aspects in family that support ethnic identity formation of Javanese adolescent migrants in Lampung. Throughout qualitative research, this research showed that socialization and ethnic identity formation in family is based on six themes : (1) family migration history; (2) adopted and referred family culture; (3) family identity development; (4) parenting style and amount of time spend for interaction in family and parents type of job ; (5) language used within the family; and (6) situations that support and obstruct of expression of ethnic identity.

scholarly journals Exploring whether mindfulness can enhance ethnic identity among undergraduate and graduate students

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-93
Author(s):  
Angeline Villanueva Yang ◽  
Marilee Bresciani Ludvik ◽  
Caren L. Sax ◽  
Sylvia Garcia-Navarrete ◽  
Wendy Bracken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dependent Measure ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Ethnic Identity Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ethnic Identity Formation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore whether attention, emotion, and cognitive regulation (CR) may be strategies to advance one’s ethnic identity. Design/methodology/approach The paper is presented in three parts. The first section discusses integrative inquiry (INIQ) (Bresciani Ludvik et al., 2016), a mindfulness methodology and mindful inquiry training program, as a potential pathway to help mitigate stress and enhance healthy development and well-being strategies that combat stressors related to ethnic and racial identity; and increase opportunities for positive ethnic identity development. INIQ was designed to influence areas of the brain associated with attention regulation, emotion regulation, and CR in order to decrease stress and anxiety, and heighten executive functions of undergraduate and graduate students. The second section discusses an exploratory study to see whether INIQ resulted in higher mean scores for participants on their ethnic identity, as assessed by the multigroup ethnic identity measure (Phinney, 1992). Findings The results indicated that there was a significant increase in pre-test and post-test scores for mindfulness (p=0.001) as well as the dependent measure for learning exploration (p=0.028) among 30 undergraduate, master’s- and doctoral-seeking students. There was also a non-significant increase for clear understanding (p=0.15) and overall ethnic identity achievement (p=0.387); and non-significant decrease for ethnic belonging (p=0.424). Originality/value These findings suggest that INIQ may increase students’ ethnic learning exploration, which is an important process in ethnic identity development (Phinney and Ong, 2007). This study also suggests that INIQ increases mindfulness in participants. The authors conclude with a discussion and recommendations to future INIQ and other diversity centered student support practitioners interested in influencing positive ethnic identity formation.

scholarly journals “I Didn’t Know Ace Was a Thing”: Bisexuality and Pansexuality as Identity Pathways in Asexual Identity Formation

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Canton Winer ◽  
Megan Carroll ◽  
Yuchen Yang ◽  
Katherine Linder ◽  
Brittney Miles
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Sexual Identity Development ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Sexual Identities

Identity formation for asexual people can be complicated by limited societal awareness of asexualities. Consequently, people who eventually identify as asexual often adopt other sexual identities in their early lives. In this paper, we extend sexual identity development theory by analyzing the identity trajectories of asexual people who once identified as bisexual or pansexual. Quantitative data suggests that about half of asexual respondents once identified as bisexual or pansexual and a third closely associate with bisexual or pansexual terminology. Qualitative data supports these findings, revealing that bisexuality, pansexuality, and asexuality are not always seen as mutually exclusive categories by asexual individuals. We argue that the intelligibility of bi-/pansexuality positions them as identity pathways for many asexual individuals who experience equal (albeit little to no) attractions toward men and women.

Qualitative Exploration of Sexual Identity Development of Korean Gay Men

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Seok Seo ◽  
Mina Cho ◽  
Juno Park ◽  
Min-Sun Kim ◽  
Dongil Kim
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Sexual Identity Development ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

LGB Youth's Experiences of Puberty and Sexual Identity Development

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnold H. Grossman ◽  
Michael J. Mccutcheon ◽  
John A. Frank ◽  
Anthony R. D'Augelli
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Sexual Identity Development

Patterns of Sexual Identity Development Over Time Among LGB Youth

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Rosario ◽  
Eric W. Schrimshaw ◽  
Joyce Hunter
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Sexual Identity Development ◽  
Lgb Youth ◽  
Over Time
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