The Pathways to Join, Engage in, and Quit Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (Soce)

A Qualitative Study of Sexual Minority Individuals who Self-Initiated Soce in Hong Kong

Dados Bibliográficos

ID3610685
AutoresJoann Chung-Yan Yeung (Society of True Light, Kowloon, Hong Kong, autor correspondente), Randolph C H Chan (0000-0002-4604-5154, Department of Social Work, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong), Dino Ching Kwong Wong (Society of True Light, Kowloon, Hong Kong), Jensen H C Yiu (0000-0002-3135-2362, Society of True Light, Kowloon, Hong Kong)
Ano2024
Volume71
Fascículo13
Páginas3098-3125
Data de publicação2024-11-09
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00918369.2023.2279574
PMID37976201
OpenAlexW4388758826
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas52

Despite the growing recognition of their harmful effects, sexual orientation change efforts (SOCE) continue to be practiced in various societies. This study examines the experiences of 11 sexual minority individuals in Hong Kong who have undergone SOCE. The findings reveal the pervasive influence of deeply ingrained homonegativity values within religious, family, educational, and soiocultural contexts during LGBTQ+ individuals' formative years. These prevailing stigmas compelled them to pursue SOCE through different methods. However, these methods have been proven ineffective and psychologically harmful, leading to increased distress and internalized homonegativity. The availability of knowledge and access to affirming LGBTQ+ values within religious, community, and sociocultural spheres played a crucial role in helping the respondents come to accept their sexual orientation and cease their attempts at SOCE. This study shed light on how the interplay of Chinese familial values and Christian doctrine in Hong Kong contributes to the promotion of homonegativity, consequently restricting the diverse expressions of sexuality. It is important to recognize that the notion of individuals actively "choosing" to undergo SOCE is misguided, as these decisions are often driven by social stigma and external pressures. Progress in this area requires confronting the systemic heteronormativity embedded within Hong Kong's cultural fabric

Human sexuality · Political science · Politics · Promotion (chess · Sexual orientation · Sociocultural evolution · Sociology · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Studies · Law · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Social Psychology