The identity intersection experiences of lesbian and gay Indiana residents who are part of an organized faith group
by Weck, Valerie M., Ph.D., INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2009, 140 pages; 3374719

Abstract:

The identity intersection experiences of Indiana residents who identify as lesbian or gay and who are part of an organized faith group were explored through survey data and interviews. The quantitative results indicated that category of gay identity development could be predicted based on affirmation from faith group, while internalized homophobia did not significantly contribute to accuracy of prediction. Qualitative themes which emerged included: (a) Essentiality of Sexuality and Religiosity, (b) Variability of Identity Integration, (c) Evolvement of Identity, (d) Influence of Social and/or Political Climate, (e) Influence of Family and/or Partner, (f) Influence of Faith Group, and (g) Positive Outcomes of Identity Experiences. A moderate level of convergence was found between the quantitative and qualitative data sets.
 
AdviserMichele C. Boyer
SchoolINDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 70-09, p. , Oct 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsReligion; GLBT studies; Developmental psychology
Publication Number3374719
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