Exploring Socio-Political Factors and Quality of Life Among LGBT Individuals in India
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3608124 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amit Bhattacharyya (0009-0008-9952-5849, CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Delhi NCR), Koteshwar Ramesh Rakesh (0000-0002-5464-275X, CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Delhi NCR, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue | 13 |
| Pages | 2702-2721 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-10 |
| 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 | 10.1080/00918369.2024.2442644 |
| PMID | 39688431 |
| OpenAlex | W4405464100 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 30 |
The quality of life of queer individuals in India is a result of a complex sociopolitical climate which is what this study aims to explore through qualitative methodology. Previous research has explored the social factors that impact the wellbeing of LGBT individuals in western countries, while the impact of politics on the wellbeing of marginalized groups is still largely unexplored. Through thematic analysis, this study found that family support and peer networks are the two most important social structures that determine the quality of life of LGBT emerging adults in India, whereas the impact of politics on wellbeing depends on the level of political awareness of the participants and their socio-political privilege in terms of caste, class and gender. However, there were significant differences in the relevant factors that affect the quality of life for cisgender and transgender participants which leaves room for further research. The findings indicate intra-community conflicts and changing dynamics within the community, and there needs to be extensive research on understanding the intersectionality of different identities within the community and their impact on the lives of queer individuals
Caste · Intersectionality · Political science · Politics · Privilege (computing · Qualitative research · Quality of life (healthcare · Queer · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Transgender · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Politics and Representation · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |