I never felt like there was a place for me

” Experiences of Bisexual and Pansexual Individuals with a Christian Upbringing

Dados Bibliográficos

ID12759355
AutoresDenise L Levy (0000-0002-9409-5551, Appalachian State University, autor correspondente), Jennifer C Harr (0000-0002-1906-5715, Appalachian State University)
Ano2018
Volume18
Fascículo2
Páginas186-205
Data de publicação2018-03-13
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Bisexuality (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1529-9716 • E-ISSN: 1529-9724
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15299716.2018.1431169
OpenAlexW2792645949
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas12
Referências citadas42

Popular and scholarly literature describes the conflicts experienced by some gay and lesbian Christians, but less is known about the unique experiences of bisexual and pansexual populations. The purpose of this study was to understand the process by which bisexual and pansexual individuals with a Christian upbringing resolved conflict between sexual identity and religious beliefs. Grounded theory analysis of 17 interviews revealed a fluid and multidimensional process of resolution, which was influenced by community and relationships as well as experiences of isolation, secrecy, and shame. This study took place in the Bible Belt and was the first of its kind to explore the experiences of bisexual and pansexual individuals who continue to identify as Christian as well as those who have left their religion. It has implications not only for bisexual and pansexual individuals experiencing faith conflicts, but also for the faith leaders and helping professionals who support them

Aesthetics · Faith · Grounded theory · Heterosexism · Homosexuality · Human sexuality · Identity (music · Isolation (microbiology · Lesbian · Political science · Qualitative research · Secrecy · Sexual identity · Shame · Sociology · Theology · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology