Perspectives on Identity, Disclosure, and the Campus Environment Among African American Gay and Bisexual Men at One Historically Black College

2011/01/01 by Lori D. Patton · 2 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy #Higher Education Research Studies

paper · doi:10.1353/csd.2011.0001

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Abstract

This qualitative study examined how 6 African American men at one historically Black college made meaning of their gay or bisexual identity, made decisions about to whom they disclosed this identity, and how their sexual identity experiences were mediated given the context of the campus environment. The findings suggest although this particular HBCU (historically Black college and university) provided the participants an overall supportive and uplifting environment, they experienced challenges with publicly expressing their sexual identities. Implications and recommendations for future research and practice are offered.

Citations

• Peer Support for African American Male College Achievement: Beyond Internalized Racism and the Burden of “Acting White”
• Minority Stress and Mental Health in Gay Men

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