The Moderating Effect of Filial Piety on the Relationship Between Perceived Public Stigma and Internalized Homophobia: a National Survey of the Chinese LGB Population

Liu, Fangsong; Chui, Harold; Chung, Man Cheung

doi:10.1007/s13178-020-00446-w

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“…Nevertheless, empirical evidence is lacking about the impact of LGBQ affirmative practice on therapy process and outcome in the Chinese culture. Due to the widespread public stigma in Mainland China, Chinese sexual minorities tend to hide their sexual identity and repress their LGBQ-related experiences (Liu et al, 2021; Wang, 2011). LGBQ affirmative practice may create a safe and friendly atmosphere for Chinese LGBQ clients to explore their LGBQ-related experiences, which may benefit the counseling process and increase clients’ self-acceptance.…”

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Clients’ experience of LGBQ affirmative and nonaffirmative practice in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Liu¹,

Chui²,

Chung³

2022

Psychotherapy

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) affirmative therapy originated from an individualistic culture that emphasizes autonomy and personal independence, but it has become more commonly practiced in Mainland China. Given the influence of collectivistic culture, where Chinese people value interpersonal relationship and harmony more than personal interest, it is unclear whether Chinese sexual minority clients have different expectations and experiences of LGBQ affirmative practice. The purpose of this study is to explore Chinese LGBQ clients' perceived characteristics and impacts of LGBQ affirmative and nonaffirmative practice. A sample of 12 Chinese LGBQ individuals aged 20-35 were recruited to complete an in-depth semistructured interview. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, two superordinate and nine subordinate themes emerged. Findings from the subordinate themes suggest that counselors working with Chinese LGBQ clients should demonstrate calm assurance rather than being effusive when communicating their affirming attitude, enrich their LGBQ-related knowledge and improve their capacity to provide guidance, and use LGBQ affirmative skills flexibly based on clients' sexual identity development and presenting problems. In addition, LGBQ affirmative practice might be a promising approach to facilitate the counseling process for Chinese LGBQ clients. Implications for these findings are discussed. Clinical Impact StatementQuestion: How do Chinese LGBQ clients perceive characteristics and impacts of LGBQ affirmative and nonaffirmative practice? Findings: Counselors' LGBQ affirmative and nonaffirmative practice were observed by the extent to which they validated their clients' LGBQ identity and experiences and were perceived to impact their clients' cognitive, affective, and behavior responses. Meaning: Counselors are encouraged to integrate LGBQ affirmative practice into their work with Chinese LGBQ clients to improve counseling process and outcome. To meet Chinese LGBQ clients' counseling needs, LGBQ affirmative practice should be culturally adapted by demonstrating an accepting attitude through calm and authentic assurance, showing general knowledge about sexual minorities and knowledge specific to the Chinese LGBQ community, and using LGBQ affirmative skills that respect Chinese LGBQ clients' uniqueness and need for belonging. Next Steps: The culturally tailored LGBQ affirmative practice for Chinese LGBQ clients should be included in Chinese LGBQ-related counseling training and further examined using longitudinal study for its effectiveness.

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Clients’ experience of LGBQ affirmative and nonaffirmative practice in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Liu¹,

Chui²,

Chung³

2022

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“…According to the Minority Stress Theory proposed by Meyer ( 2003 ), minority stresses that are uniquely experienced by sexual minorities include distal stresses (the external, objective stresses, e.g., SMS) and proximal stresses (the internal, subjective stresses, e.g., sexual orientation concealment) (Staples et al, 2018 ). The distal stresses would contribute to proximal stresses, thus increasing the risks of maladaptive behaviors (i.e., distal stresses → proximal stresses → maladaptive behaviors; Liu et al, 2021 ; Meyer, 2003 ). In this study, we aimed to examine the mediating role of sexual orientation concealment as a proximal stress underlying the path from SMS to NSSI.…”

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“…On the one hand, self-criticism may derive from SMS. According to the Social Learning Theory (Bandura et al, 1977 ), sexual minorities may internalize the negative other-evaluations (i.e., SMS) as negative self-evaluations (Liu et al, 2021 ). On the other hand, SOC caused by SMS may also make sexual minorities more susceptible to self-criticism.…”

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Sexual Minority Stigma and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Sexual Minorities: the Mediating Roles of Sexual Orientation Concealment, Self-Criticism, and Depression

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Introduction Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), a significant predictor of suicide, is more frequent in sexual minorities (e.g., lesbian, gay, and bisexual) than in heterosexuals. The Minority Stress Model proposed that sexual minority stigma (SMS) may lead to maladaptive behaviors, including NSSI. However, the potential mechanism underlying the relationship between SMS and NSSI remains unclear. Therefore, the current study will examine the relationship between SMS and NSSI, and explore the serial mediating roles of sexual orientation concealment (SOC), self-criticism, and depression. Methods A total of 666 individuals who self-identified as sexual minorities (64.0% male, M age = 24.49 years, SD = 6.50) completed questionnaires of SMS, SOC, self-criticism, depression, and NSSI, in 2020. Results The findings indicated that (1) SMS, SOC, self-criticism, depression, and NSSI were positively correlated; (2) SOC, self-criticism, and depression independently played partial mediating roles between SMS and NSSI; and (3) SOC, self-criticism, and depression played serial mediating roles between SMS and NSSI. Conclusions The current study supported the relation between SMS and NSSI among Chinese sexual minorities, and also implied a potential mechanism underlying the relation. Specifically, SMS was related to increased NSSI by higher SOC, self-criticism, and depression. SOC had dual-edged effects on NSSI. Policy Implications To reduce NSSI and other psychological problems among sexual minorities, policy makers should take more measures to eliminate SMS. Specifically, policy makers are encouraged to provide more support for changing sexual minorities’ living environment, such as repealing bills that could cause SMS and popularizing the knowledge about sexual orientation.

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“…LG people are still not widely accepted, as their LG status runs contrary to deeply rooted cultural traditions that emphasize opposite-sex marriage, fertility, and filial piety (Liu & Choi, 2006; Wei, 2016; Zhang & Chu, 2005). Several empirical studies have revealed that filial piety is associated with inner minority stress (Huang et al, 2020; Liu et al, 2020; Shao et al, 2018). Furthermore, a study has revealed that internalized homonegativity mediates the association between filial piety and depression, indicating a mediating effect of minority stress (Huang et al, 2020).…”

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Parenting Desire Among Childless Lesbian and Gay Individuals in China: The Influence of Traditional Family Values, Minority Stress, and Parenting Motivation

Wang

Zheng

2021

Journal of Family Issues

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The current study aimed to explore the roles of traditional family values (specifically, filial piety and traditional gender stereotypes), minority stress, and parenting motivation in parenting desire among Chinese lesbian women and gay men. 1042 childless lesbian women and gay men between the ages of 18 and 46 were recruited to respond to an online survey, which covered measures assessing parenting desire, traditional family values, minority stress, and parenting motivation. The results indicated that traditional family values, minority stress, and parenting motivation each showed positive correlations with parenting desire. Additionally, minority stress alone mediated the relationship between filial piety/traditional gender stereotypes and parenting desire. However, minority stress was not significantly associated with parenting desire when controlling for parenting motivation. Parenting motivation mediated the associations between filial piety/traditional gender stereotypes, and parenting desire controlling for minority stress. The findings indicated that traditional family values, minority stress, and parenting motivation can be considered predictors of the desire to become a parent among Chinese lesbian women and gay men.

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The Moderating Effect of Filial Piety on the Relationship Between Perceived Public Stigma and Internalized Homophobia: a National Survey of the Chinese LGB Population

Cited by 22 publications

References 42 publications

Clients’ experience of LGBQ affirmative and nonaffirmative practice in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Clients’ experience of LGBQ affirmative and nonaffirmative practice in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Sexual Minority Stigma and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Sexual Minorities: the Mediating Roles of Sexual Orientation Concealment, Self-Criticism, and Depression

Parenting Desire Among Childless Lesbian and Gay Individuals in China: The Influence of Traditional Family Values, Minority Stress, and Parenting Motivation

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