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Becoming an Authentic Self: A Grounded Theory of Growth-Fostering Friendships between Gay Men /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Becoming an Authentic Self: A Grounded Theory of Growth-Fostering Friendships between Gay Men // Kip G Williams.
Author:	Williams, Kip G.,
Description:	1 electronic resource (157 pages)
Notes:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 84-11, Section: B.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International84-11B.
Subject:	Social psychology. -
Online resource:	https://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=30424643
ISBN:	9798379454562

Becoming an Authentic Self: A Grounded Theory of Growth-Fostering Friendships between Gay Men /
Williams, Kip G.,

Becoming an Authentic Self: A Grounded Theory of Growth-Fostering Friendships between Gay Men /Kip G Williams. - 1 electronic resource (157 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 84-11, Section: B.

Minority stress rooted in heterosexist stigma fosters chronic psychological distress for some gay men (Meyer, 1995, 2013), contributing to health disparities compared with their heterosexual peers (e.g., Frimpong et al., 2020). Although a growth-fostering relationship with a close LGBT friend may enhance sexual minority resilience (Mereish & Poteat, 2015b), gay community stressors such as stigma, exclusion, and competition may undermine social support and exacerbate distress (Pachankis et al., 2020). I sought to address a gap in the literature regarding growth-fostering friendships between gay men.I used constructivist grounded theory (Charmaz, 2014) to explore the research question: How do gay men foster personal growth and resilience through friendships with other gay men? Researchers use grounded theory methods to discover a deeper understanding of social processes when no adequate theory exists. I conducted in-depth, semi-structured research interviews lasting approximately 1 hour with 18 self-identified gay men who reported at least one growth-fostering friendship with another gay man.I analyzed 212 pages of transcribed data. Through initial/focused and axial coding, four social process categories emerged: bonding through shared identities, negotiating intimacy and sexual boundaries, coming together as a community, and communicating authentically. Through theoretical coding, a core category emerged: mirroring the alienated self. Self-alienation-not only from one's gay identity but from one's true or authentic self-was a consequence of using the "false self" strategy to cope with fears of rejection rooted in heterosexist stigma. Growth-fostering social interaction with other gay men promoted personal growth and resilience through becoming an authentic self, a positive cycle of self-understanding and self-actualization that led to more growth-fostering social interaction with gay men.Understanding the social processes that foster personal growth and resilience in gay men's friendships may be helpful for building healthier, growth-fostering communities that leverage the individual and collective strengths of sexual minorities. I recommend that researchers disambiguate the concept of authenticity from outness and positive LGB identity. Study findings support a conception of authenticity in sexual minority health that is (a) general rather than LGB-specific and (b) a social process rather than an individual trait.

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ISBN: 9798379454562Subjects--Topical Terms:

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Social psychology.
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Gay men's health

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