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The Long-Term Effects of Homophobia-Related Trauma for LGB Men and Women

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Homophobia
 LGB
 Trauma
 Hypervigilance
 Resilience
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2014-04-01
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Brockport Counselor Education Master's Theses and Capstone Projects
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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/4719
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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.
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