Surviving and thriving’
Intersectional stigma and resilience of dual minority identities among Chinese gay and bisexual men living with HIV
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15098883 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chen Chen (0000-0002-9786-8003, City University of Hong Kong), Rong Fu (0000-0002-2850-1697, City University of Hong Kong), Shiyun Ji (0000-0001-8147-6163, City University of Hong Kong), Jin Zhao (0000-0002-5287-7205, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Yan Zhang (0000-0001-8460-2671, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Nancy Xiaonan Yu (0000-0002-6371-2684, City University of Hong Kong, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 1495-1509 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Culture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13691058.2024.2340102 |
| PMID | 38656917 |
| OpenAlex | W4395114560 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 27 |
Intersectionality has facilitated an understanding of the complexities of the adversities and challenges faced by individuals with multiple disadvantaged identities, including gay and bisexual men living with HIV. This study used deficiency- and empowerment-based perspectives together with an intersectionality lens to examine the intersections between sexuality minority and HIV-related stigma and resilience, as well as their compound effects on Chinese gay and bisexual men living with HIV. We conducted in-depth interviews with 21 gay and bisexual men living with HIV in Shenzhen, identifying two overarching themes and six subthemes in the provided accounts via thematic analysis. The theme of 'Interplay between Minority Identities' comprised aggravating effects and alleviating effects at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, community and structural levels. The theme of 'Compound Impact of Intersecting Identities' was contributed to by the subthemes 'the pressure to continue family lineage', 'persistent health concerns', 'financial concerns', and 'heightened psychological distress and resilience'. Integrating deficiency and empowerment perspectives, our findings highlight the importance of addressing intersectional stigma and identifying resilience resources to empower Chinese gay and bisexual men living with HIV to thrive amidst compounded adversities. Findings have implications for future intersectional research and intervention practice, especially in fostering resilience within the context of intersectional stigma
Art · Chinese americans · Ethnic group · Minority stress · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Sociology · Thriving · Anthropology · Gender Studies · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Virology
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| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |