That's so gay!: exploring homonegative microaggressions in media and its impact on the resilience of LGBTQ+ youth

Added Title

Microaggressions in media and LGBTQ+ youth's resilience

Date of Publication

2018

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

Maria Guadalupe C Salanga

Abstract/Summary

Homonegative microaggressions are insults to LGBTQ+ individuals through words and behaviors (Sarno & Wright, 2013). It can be experienced through media which impacts an LGBTQ+ individual's psychological well-being, and emotional and behavioral functioning. However, based on the resilience theory, negative events can aid in developing a sense of resilience. This study used a sequential explanatory design method to find out if homonegative microaggressions in media can predict resilience and further explain how LGBTQ+ individuals cope against such adversities. Results show that homonegative microaggressions in media does not predict resilience. In addition, three themes were created to explain how LGBTQ+ individuals overcome such adversities: innate ability to overcome experiences of discrimination, self-acceptance leads to resilience and desire to educate individuals regarding LGBTQ+ related issues.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU21248

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

vii, 64 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Homophobia; Sexual minorities; Resilience (Personality trait)

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