A Qualitative Double Perspective Investigation of Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Among Homosexual Individuals in Tunisia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3656409 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hayder Mahjoubi (0000-0002-8053-3557, Universite Lumiere Lyon 2, INSERM, Unité 1296), Ahlem Mtiraoui (0000-0002-5800-1001, University of Sousse), Marie Préau (0000-0002-6239-1671, Universite Lumiere Lyon 2, INSERM, Unité 1296) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-21 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-14 |
| 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 | 10.1080/00918369.2025.2503407 |
| PMID | 40367216 |
| OpenAlex | W4410358139 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 36 |
Despite the condemnation of the major medical and psychological institutions, which warn of the significant harm associated with sexual orientation change efforts, these practices persist in certain countries. This study investigates the methods and justifications behind sexual orientation change efforts in Tunisia, a country where homosexuality remains stigmatized and criminalized. Qualitative research based on semi-structured face-to-face interviews was conducted. The study included 32 participants-including both mental health professionals and gay individuals. Reflexive thematic analysis assisted by MAXQDA Pro software was performed to analyze the data. Reflexivity was maintained throughout the research diary and peer debriefing amongst the diverse research team to enhance the objectivity. The thematic analysis originated three major themes: (1) the conversion demand, (2) the different representations of homosexuality and the conversion efforts, and (3) the psychosocial consequences of these practices. The study emphasized the harmful effects of conversion practices, which are fueled by representations of homosexuality based on homophobic beliefs, and highlighted the importance of fostering a collective understanding based on scientific facts to address such practices
Developmental psychology · Homosexuality · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Male Homosexuality · Men who have sex with men · Orientation (vector space · Perspective (graphical · Psychoanalysis · Qualitative research · Sexual behavior · Sexual orientation · Social science · Sociology · Syphilis · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Multiculturalism, Politics, Migration, Gender · Psychology · Social Psychology · Virology
Out of DSM
Sampling lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations.
Surexposition numérique et stratégies de médiatisation des LGBT en Tunisie
From conservatism to support for gay conversion therapy
Prenatal Care Use Among Women of Low Income
Conceptual and design thinking for thematic analysis
Discrimination, Heterosexism and Perceived Stress Among Young LGBT Tunisians
The psychiatrists’ religious stance in therapy with LGBT patients in Tunisia
Être gay ou lesbienne et musulman-e dans la Tunisie post-2011
Characterizing Experiences of Conversion Therapy Among Middle-Aged and Older Men Who Have Sex with Men from the Multicenter Aids Cohort Study (Macs)
One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis
The compatibility of sexual orientation change efforts with international human rights law
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Initial Efficacy of an Online Sexual Health Promotion Program for LGBT Youth
Mormon Clients’ Experiences of Conversion Therapy
Protecting Respondent Confidentiality in Qualitative Research
Le mouvement LGBT tunisien
Homosexuality, Created Bodies, and Queer Fantasies in a Nigerian Deliverance Church
The Story of Lot and the Qurvln's Perception of the Morality of Same-Sex Sexuality
Parent-Initiated Sexual Orientation Change Efforts With LGBT Adolescents
Queen of Fights
Anonymising interview data
On "Reflexivity" in Qualitative Research
Homosexuality, Witchcraft, and Power
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |