Why Get Involved? Exploring Gay and Bisexual Men's Experience of the Gay Community
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3606461 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard T Lebeau (0000-0002-6866-9793, Colgate University), William A Jellison (Colgate University) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 56-76 |
| Publication date | 2009-01-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00918360802551522 |
| PMID | 19197643 |
| OpenAlex | W2038393901 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 32 |
| References cited | 42 |
Involvement in a gay community is a necessary step in the formation of a positive gay identity. However, how gay individuals think of a gay community and how they participate in these communities remains largely unexplored from a psychological perspective. The current study used an online survey containing several open-ended response items asking participants how they define the gay community, their first experience with it, and the advantages and disadvantages resulting from their involvement. The responses of a nationwide sample of 129 gay and bisexual men were coded in accordance with grounded theory. The results revealed substantial diversity in the perceptions and experiences of the gay community. Implications regarding these findings are discussed
Diversity (politics · Grounded theory · Homosexuality · Identity (music · Lesbian · Minority stress · Perception · Perspective (graphical · Qualitative research · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Sociology · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 32 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,13 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2026 (16) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 31 |