Coming-out as a gay man in Egypt
A cultural perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12978660 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hani M Henry (0000-0003-1005-6051, American University in Cairo, corresponding author), Amina Nasreldin (American University in Cairo), Deana Orieby (American University in Cairo) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 158-169 |
| Publication date | 2023-07-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychology and Sexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1941-9902 • E-ISSN: 1941-9899 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19419899.2023.2241866 |
| OpenAlex | W4385381756 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 40 |
This study examined the process of coming-out of selected Egyptian gay men using an interactionist sexual identity development model that described this process as a way of creating an identity through interactions with others, rather than independently discovering one's essence. Thematic analysis of these individuals' personal accounts of disclosing sexual identity via social media corroborated this sexual identity development model. Moreover, thematic analysis added cultural depth to this model by highlighting the role of collectivistic values, such as conformity to societal expectations and fear of disrupting family harmony, in creating experiences of regret and selectivity after disclosing sexual identity. Clinical recommendations for mental health professionals who help gay clients navigate the process of coming-out in a collectivistic cultural context are provided.Keywords: Coming outsexual identity developmentcollectivistic culturesgay men Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).Data availability statementStudy data were derived from public Internet sources, such as the online forum ahwaa (https://ahwaa.org/?lang=en), YouTube, Twitter, and an online interview.Additional informationFundingThe authors did not receive any funding to support this research
Collectivism · Conformity · Human sexuality · Qualitative research · Sexual identity · Sexual orientation · Social media · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |