Social Workers and LGBT Policies: Attitude Predictors and Cultural Competence Course Outcomes

Dessel, Adrienne B.; Rodenborg, Nancy

doi:10.1007/s13178-016-0231-3

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“…It was not until 1987 that homosexuality was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-III-R) (American Psychiatric Association 1987) and in 1990 removed from the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) (World Health Organisation 1990) as a diagnostic category of psychopathology. Despite gains in civil rights, there is persistent discrimination against LGBTQI+ people (Dessel and Rodenborg 2017;Drescher 2015). Although attitudes are changing, societal misperceptions and discomfort about homosexual behavior and identity are persistent even among health care personnel (Dessel and Rodenborg 2017;Mayer et al 2008;Scourfield et al 2008).…”

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“…Despite gains in civil rights, there is persistent discrimination against LGBTQI+ people (Dessel and Rodenborg 2017;Drescher 2015). Although attitudes are changing, societal misperceptions and discomfort about homosexual behavior and identity are persistent even among health care personnel (Dessel and Rodenborg 2017;Mayer et al 2008;Scourfield et al 2008). Changing attitudes and developing cultural competence is an ongoing socio-political process.…”

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LGBTQI+ Youth and Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research

2019

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Due to increased levels of stigma, discrimination and victimization Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning or Intersex (LGBTQI+) youth face particular challenges in society. With the intention of better understanding the challenges and issues that LGBTQI+ youth are experiencing, this systematic review explored qualitative studies with a focus on mental health services and the requisite social support service policies and programs for LGBTQI+ youth. Qualitative research systematically examines the expressed thoughts and feelings of the research participants, and through reflective analysis of the themes and links discussed, can provide rich and nuanced understanding. A synthesis of the included studies identified five core themes: (1) Isolation, rejection, phobia, need for support; (2) Marginalization; (3) Depression, self-harm and suicidality; (4) Policy and environment; and (5) Connectedness. Key results suggest that community, school, and family resources to support resilience will optimize LGBTQI+ mental health. This systematic review of qualitative research provides a source of rich information to inform the provision of services and policies that will address the disparity into mental health statistics for the LGBTQI+ population.

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LGBTQI+ Youth and Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Research

2019

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“…This concern is likely in response to growing attention to health disparities in sexual minority populations [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]. On the one hand, studies have demonstrated that sexual prejudices and negative attitudes towards sexual minorities among social workers constitute barriers in service provision, inducing possible minority stress and health risks for LGBQ+ clients [ 3 ]. On the other hand, it has been revealed that support from social workers and LGBQ+-inclusive policies can enhance mental health and the accessibility of support services [ 3 ].…”

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“…On the one hand, studies have demonstrated that sexual prejudices and negative attitudes towards sexual minorities among social workers constitute barriers in service provision, inducing possible minority stress and health risks for LGBQ+ clients [ 3 ]. On the other hand, it has been revealed that support from social workers and LGBQ+-inclusive policies can enhance mental health and the accessibility of support services [ 3 ]. This has given rise to concern over social work training to support LGBQ+ service users better in relation to sexual prejudices [ 6 ].…”

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“…Sexual prejudice among social workers have been a long-standing global concern in the last few decades [ 3 , 17 , 18 , 19 ], yet it has only recently received attention in Asian cities, like Hong Kong, without addressing social work training themes, especially with a focus on combating sexual prejudice. This study is grounded on concepts of sexual prejudice [ 20 ], minority stress [ 21 ], and contact theory [ 22 ].…”

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Contesting Sexual Prejudice to Support Sexual Minorities: Views of Chinese Social Workers

Kwok

2021

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Professional development has been recognized as one of the strategies to effectively combat sexual prejudice and negative attitudes against lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning/queer (LGBQ+) individuals and sexual minorities. Nevertheless, studies related to LGBQ+-inclusive training are rarely found in the Chinese Hong Kong context, where sexual prejudice still prevails without the establishment of antidiscrimination law. Sociocultural considerations, such as religious and parental influences, are obstacles to discussing the reduction of sexual prejudices, both within wider society and social work organizations, without institutional support. This paper aims to understand social workers’ perspectives on prejudice reduction training themes and perceived cultural barriers through qualitative in-depth interviews with 67 social workers. Qualitative thematic analysis yielded the following themes: (1) understanding sexuality; (2) initiating training legitimately; (3) contesting religious and cultural assumptions; (4) resolving value and ethical dilemma; (5) selecting relevant knowledge; (6) implementing diverse training strategies. The study suggests that social workers and service providers need to understand how sexual prejudice is manifested in Hong Kong through unique cultural forces. LGBQ+-inclusive content, addressing updated concepts and prejudice-free language, should be incorporated into the training curriculum. Intergroup contact, professional reflection, and experiential learning are suggested as training strategies (190).

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