Understanding the experiences of filipina bisexuals: A qualitative study

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Defense Panel Member

Ron R. Resurreccion

Abstract/Summary

Most studies on sexual identity are focused on lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) as a whole. This study, however, focuses on female bisexuals in the Philippines alone by establishing a deeper understanding on the lived experiences of Filipina bisexuals through the assessment of its development, relationships and issues about bisexuality. A qualitative research method was used, particularly semi-structured interviews with 14 self-identified female bisexuals ranging from 18 to 42 years old. Results show that bisexuals go through several stages of development such as 1) Inclination, 2) Denial, 3) Confusion, 4) Acceptance, 5) Liberation and 6) Perceived as a phase. It also shows how the bisexuals and their significant others deal with their relationships through 3 sub-categories. 1) Family: Fear, Opposition and Approval 2) Friends : Peer acceptance, Reluctance and behavioral changes 3) Romantic: Attraction, Openness, Compensating, Unsatisfied, Affection, and Insecurity. Lastly, it identified the attitude and behavioral that other people have toward them namely 1) Discrimination and 2) Tolerance.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU13388

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

147 leaves 29 cm.

Keywords

Bisexuals; Gender identity; Gender nonconformity

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