LGBTQ+ Engagement in Activism: An Examination of Internalized Heterosexism and LGBTQ+ Community Connectedness

Montagno, Michelle J.; Garrett‐Walker, J. J.

doi:10.1080/00918369.2021.1898802

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“…Additional studies have found that connectedness to LGBTQ+ community was a predictor of sociopolitical involvement within both LGBT and racial/ethnic communities for a sample of 400 bisexual and lesbian Latinx women (Battle & Harris, 2013a), a sample of 600 same‐gender‐loving black women (Harris & Battle, 2013) and a sample of 800 same‐gender‐loving black men (Battle & Harris, 2013b). There are similar findings about connection to LGBTQ+ community and sociopolitical engagement in studies with predominantly white samples (Craney et al, 2018; Dunn & Szymanski, 2018; Montagno & Garrett‐Walker, 2021). For example, Craney et al (2018) found that bisexual women who had more connection to the LGBTQ+ community also endorsed items related to activism, such as resistance and education/advocacy.…”

Section: Motivations and Barriers To Lgbtq+ Activist Participationsupporting

confidence: 58%

Two, four, six, eight…why we want to participate: Motivations and barriers to LGBTQ+ activism

Montagno

Garrett‐Walker

2021

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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The qualitative content analysis examines the motivations and barriers to engagement in activism of 1360 LGBTQ+ people (Mage = 21.05, SD = 7.46). Data on motivators and barriers to activism were collected through force choice and write‐in responses. Content analysis of the write‐in responses revealed six themes for motivation for activist participation (social justice, empathy for others, internal motivation, personal experience with heterosexism, improving one's own situation, and build LGBTQ+ community) and six themes for barriers to activism (lack of resources, concern about others' disapproval, lack of opportunity, concerns about safety, disagree with practices/attitudes of some groups, and no interest/lack of commitment). This study adds to the understanding of various motivations and impediments to activism by understanding engagement or lack of engagement in activism in participants' own words, which can help make opportunities for activism more accessible to more individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Two, four, six, eight…why we want to participate: Motivations and barriers to LGBTQ+ activism

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Garrett‐Walker

2021

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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“…Encouraging clients to create and make art, music, or prose out of their racist experience through positive reframing can be a transformative and proactive coping mechanism (Miller et al, 2020; Stuckey & Nobel, 2010). Certain forms of activism furthermore seem to have specific mental-health benefits (Heard-Garris et al, 2021; Montagno & Garrett-Walker, 2022; Riley et al, 2021). Ensuring that the coping mechanism chosen allows clients to reclaim their identity and dignity is essential.…”

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A Systematic Review of Black People Coping With Racism: Approaches, Analysis, and Empowerment

Jacob

Faber²,

Faber

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Perspect Psychol Sci

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This article reviews the current research literature concerning Black people in Western societies to better understand how they regulate their emotions when coping with racism, which coping strategies they use, and which strategies are functional for well-being. A systematic review of the literature was conducted, and 26 studies were identified on the basis of a comprehensive search of multiple databases and reference sections of relevant articles. Studies were quantitative and qualitative, and all articles located were from the United States or Canada. Findings demonstrate that Black people tend to cope with racism through social support (friends, family, support groups), religion (prayer, church, spirituality), avoidance (attempting to avoid stressors), and problem-focused coping (confronting the situation directly). Findings suggest gender differences in coping strategies. We also explore the relationship between coping with physical versus emotional pain and contrast functional versus dysfunctional coping approaches, underscoring the importance of encouraging personal empowerment to promote psychological well-being. Findings may help inform mental-health interventions. Limitations include the high number of American-based samples and exclusion of other Black ethnic and national groups, which is an important area for further exploration.

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“…While the youth categorized as Precritical Actor in this study had lower centrality and private regard, critical action may be undergirded by queer identity and unique experiences with marginalization, homophobia, transphobia, and social isolation (Harris, 2009; Mosley et al, 2021). Research finds that heterosexism can motivate Black queer youth to participate in critical action to address oppression (Montagno & Garrett‐Walker, 2021). Furthermore, the critical consciousness and racial identity measures we used did not fully capture how queer identity factors into sociopolitical beliefs and behaviours alongside racial identity.…”

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Patterns of critical consciousness and associations with sociocultural factors in black adolescents

Briggs

Hope

Cryer‐Coupet

2022

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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Critical consciousness includes an understanding of structural oppression, agency to act and actions to redress oppression. Questions remain regarding how youth's experiences with oppression and their social identities might relate to their critical consciousness. In this study, we explored associations between critical consciousness (critical reflection, critical agency, and action) and sociocultural factors (racial identity, racial socialization, and racial stress) among Black adolescents (n = 604; M age = 15.44, SD = 1.24). We used latent profile analysis and identified four profiles of critical consciousness: Precritical Bystander (62.7%), Liberated Actor (19.9%), Precritical Actor (10.8%), and Acritical Bystander (6.6%). These profiles were distinct in critical reflection, critical agency, and critical action. Next, we examined associations between critical consciousness profiles and sociocultural factors. We found that profile membership was differentially associated with some aspects of racial identity, racial socialization, and racial stress. These findings suggest that there are specific patterns of critical consciousness among Black youth which are differentially associated with racial identity, racial socialization that emphasizes cultural pride, and experiences of cultural racism. Please refer to the Supplementary Material section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.

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LGBTQ+ Engagement in Activism: An Examination of Internalized Heterosexism and LGBTQ+ Community Connectedness

Cited by 24 publications

References 55 publications

Two, four, six, eight…why we want to participate: Motivations and barriers to LGBTQ+ activism

Two, four, six, eight…why we want to participate: Motivations and barriers to LGBTQ+ activism

A Systematic Review of Black People Coping With Racism: Approaches, Analysis, and Empowerment

Patterns of critical consciousness and associations with sociocultural factors in black adolescents

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