Date of Award:
5-2012
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Psychology
Committee Chair(s)
Renne V. Galliher
Committee
Renne V. Galliher
Committee
Michael P. Twohig
Committee
Melanie M. Domenech Rodriguez
Abstract
Multicultural theorists argue that foundational theories of identity development fail to capture the experiences of ethnic and sexual minorities. Likewise, models of ethnic and sexual identity, separately, may not capture experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ) ethnic minorities. Intersectional models have been proposed that consider the interaction of identity statuses in their real-world context. However, more empirical support for such models is needed. This study represents a preliminary investigation into patterns of identification, values, attitudes, behaviors, and sense of belonging of these LGBTQ ethnic minorities. The patterns that emerged were varied and complex. Demographic questions were structured in a way that allowed participants to describe with complexity their identities, and the intersections among them. Four distinct groups were identified using Q-sort methodology. Both commonalities and important group differences emerged.
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Recommended Citation
Enno, Angela Marie, "The Intersection of Multiple Oppressed Identities: Implications For Identity Development" (2012). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 1231.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/1231
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This work made publicly available electronically on May 11, 2012.