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Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Adults’ Experiences With Supportive Religious Groups, Rachel Grossman
Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Adults’ Experiences With Supportive Religious Groups, Rachel Grossman
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
This qualitative research study was designed to explore lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) young adults’ views about how being a member of supportive and affirming religious places of worship and social groups influenced their self-acceptance, as well as their ability to integrate their religious and sexual minority identities. In this study, six in-person interviews were completed with participants who (a) were 18-24 years old; (b) identified as lesbian, gay, or bisexual; (c) were members of supportive Jewish and Christian religious groups; and (d) identified as cisgender. The data from the interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis to tell cohesive stories …
The Lived Experiences Of Lesbian Clergy In Four Protestant Mainline Denominations : The Formation Of Their Religious, Spiritual, And Sexual Identities, Pamela Jeanne Pater-Ennis
The Lived Experiences Of Lesbian Clergy In Four Protestant Mainline Denominations : The Formation Of Their Religious, Spiritual, And Sexual Identities, Pamela Jeanne Pater-Ennis
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
This study explores the multiplicity of challenging issues that lesbian clergy face today from a social work perspective, utilizing the intersecting concepts found in social work and theology as an interpretive framework. From the social work perspective, the theoretical constructs of social identity theory, ecological theory, and anti-oppressive theory inform the qualitative questions of this study. Answers flow from the data extracted from interviews with the sample, utilizing modified grounded theory and listening guide methodologies to give “voice” to the lesbian clergy and the challenges that they faced due to their religious, spiritual, and sexual identities. Specifically, this is a …
Perspectives On Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (Lgbt) Older Adults' Decision To Disclose Their Sexual Orientation Or Gender Identity To Healthcare And Social Service Providers, Mary M. Stanton
Theses, Dissertations, and Projects
This qualitative study explored LGBT older adults' individual decisions to disclose sexual orientation or gender identification when seeking services from health care and social service providers. Participants were recruited through local senior centers. Thirteen lesbian females and four gay males participated in qualitative interviews. All participants identified racially as white and resided in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts; ages ranged from 55 to 73 years old. Employment status varied: 35% were retired; 29% worked fulltime; 23% were disabled and 11% were semi-retired. Professions spanned business, educational, legal, media and medical fields. Thirty eight percent earned over $90,000; 12% over …
Voices From The Parents Of Lesbian, Gay Or Bisexual Children : How Do Parents Adjust To Their Child's Lesbian, Gay Or Bisexuality?, Jillian Love Goldstein
Voices From The Parents Of Lesbian, Gay Or Bisexual Children : How Do Parents Adjust To Their Child's Lesbian, Gay Or Bisexuality?, Jillian Love Goldstein
Theses, Dissertations, and Projects
This study explored the following question: How do parents adjust to the disclosure of their child's lesbian, gay, or bisexual identity? The purpose of this study was to focus on the parent of a LGB child in order to understand their reactions to their child's sexuality, their process of adjusting to their child's LGB identity, and to determine the impact it may have on the parents' relationship with their child. The study included two methodology components: an online anonymous survey and an in-person interview. The sample pool was comprised of sixty-one parents through the online survey and three parents who …
Equality News (Spring 2007), Matthew R. Dubois
Equality News (Spring 2007), Matthew R. Dubois
Equality news / EqualityMaine (2004-2008)
No abstract provided.
Equality News (Winter 2007), Matthew R. Dubois
Equality News (Winter 2007), Matthew R. Dubois
Equality news / EqualityMaine (2004-2008)
No abstract provided.
Equality News (Autumn 2006), Matthew R. Dubois
Equality News (Autumn 2006), Matthew R. Dubois
Equality news / EqualityMaine (2004-2008)
No abstract provided.
Equality News (Spring 2005), Rodney Mondor
Equality News (Spring 2005), Rodney Mondor
Equality news / EqualityMaine (2004-2008)
No abstract provided.
Mlgpa News (Fall 2002), Maggie Allen
Mlgpa News (December 2001), Mark Sullivan
Mlgpa News (December 2001), Mark Sullivan
MLGPA news (1996-2004)
No abstract provided.
Mlgpa News (September 2001), David Garrity
Mlgpa News (September 2001), David Garrity
MLGPA news (1996-2004)
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Mlgpa News (October 2000), David Garrity
Mlgpa News (September 2000), David Garrity
Mlgpa News (September 2000), David Garrity
MLGPA news (1996-2004)
No abstract provided.
Mlgpa News (May 2000), David Garrity
Mlgpa News (April 2000), David Garrity
Mlgpa News (February 2000), David Garrity
Mlgpa News (February 2000), David Garrity
MLGPA news (1996-2004)
No abstract provided.
Mlgpa News (April 1999), Betsy Smith
Mlgpa News (March 1999), Betsy Smith
Mlgpa News (September 1997), Betsy Smith
Mlgpa News (June 1997), Betsy Smith
Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance [Newsletter] (September 1995), Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance
Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance [Newsletter] (September 1995), Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance
Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance (1987, 1991-1995)
No abstract provided.
Capitol Notebook ([Summer 1993]), Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance
Capitol Notebook ([Summer 1993]), Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance
Capitol Notebook (1993)
No abstract provided.
One Potato, Two Potato (Mlgpa Newsletter) (Oct 1987), Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance
One Potato, Two Potato (Mlgpa Newsletter) (Oct 1987), Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance
Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance (1987, 1991-1995)
No abstract provided.