Correlates of Sexual, Ethnic, and Dual Identity: A Study of Young Asian and Pacific Islander Men who Have Sex with Men

Vu, Lung; Choi, Kyung–Hee; Do, Tri

doi:10.1521/aeap.2011.23.5.423

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“…Further, there were small correlations between racial-ethnic identity and sexual identity moratorium (i.e., low resolution, high exploration), diffused, and foreclosed statuses (i.e., high resolution, low exploration), respectively, but not achieved statuses (Hunter, 1996). Among Asian and Pacific Islander men, racial-ethnic identity affirmation (i.e., how positively or negatively one feels about their identity) was positively correlated with sexual identity affirmation (Vu, Choi, & Do, 2011). In addition, in one study, being committed to and feeling positive about one’s racial identity was associated with decreased internalized homophobia (Langdon, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Other research has demonstrated that sexual identity affirmation is meaningful for the well-being of sexual minorities (Ghavami, Fingerhut, Peplau, Grant, & Wittig, 2011). Yet only seven studies examined these co-occurring processes for SMYoC (Hidalgo et al, 2013; Hunter, 1996; Jamil & Harper, 2010; Kuper et al, 2014; Langdon, 2009; Stevens et al, 2013; Vu et al, 2011). Thus, research focused on SMYoC needs to attend to these normative co-occurring developmental processes, particularly during early adolescence (Herdt & McClintock, 2000).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sexual minority youth of color: A content analysis and critical review of the literature

Toomey

Huynh

Jones

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Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health

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This study analyzed the content of 125 unique reports published since 1990 that have examined the health and well-being—as well as the interpersonal and contextual experiences—of sexual minority youth of color (SMYoC). One-half of reports sampled only young men, 73% were noncomparative samples of sexual minority youth, and 68% of samples included multiple racial-ethnic groups (i.e., 32% of samples were mono-racial/ethnic). Most reports focused on health-related outcomes (i.e., sexual and mental health, substance use), while substantially fewer attended to normative developmental processes (i.e., identity development) or contextual and interpersonal relationships (i.e., family, school, community, or violence). Few reports intentionally examined how intersecting oppressions and privileges related to sexual orientation and race-ethnicity contributed to outcomes of interest. Findings suggest that research with SMYoC has been framed by a lingering deficit perspective, rather than emphasizing normative developmental processes or cultural strengths. The findings highlight areas for future research focused on minority stress, coping, and resilience of SMYoC.

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Sexual minority youth of color: A content analysis and critical review of the literature

Toomey

Huynh

Jones

et al. 2016

Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health

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101

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“…As a composite group, African-American and Latino sexual minorities did not differ from their White peers on measures of social or psychologi cal well-being (including depression), but Latino participants demonstrated significantly more depressive symptoms and lower levels of psychological well-being than White participants (Kertzner, Meyer, Frost, & Stirratt, 2009). Recent research found that Asian and Pacific Islander men with more positive attitudes toward their ethnic identity held more positive attitudes toward their sexual minority identity (Vu, Choi, & Do, 2011), and those experiencing more ethnic identity stress displayed greater sexual identity stress (Chen & Tryon, 2012).…”

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Examining Identity Consolidation Processes Among Ethnic Minority Gay Men and Lesbians

Kennedy

Dalla

2014

Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services

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Past scholarship has demonstrated shortcomings in developmental theories for both sexual and ethnic identity. Furthermore, identity development may be especially challenging for members of multiple minority groups facing significant social stressors. The primary goal of this study was to explore identity consolidation processes among individuals with intersecting minority identities. Using in-depth, personal interviews and self-report measures, data were collected from 16 ethnic minority gay men and lesbians. Themes such as acceptance, invisibility, and fear confirm the influence of social context on identity integration. Findings revealed differing magni tudes of consolidation. Greater social support and educational endeavors were critical factors in distinguishing participants' extent of integration. Implications for practice and research are presented.

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“…SM APIA men with higher levels of racial consciousness, for example, report feeling better equipped to balance and negotiate their sexual identities (Operario et al, 2008). Bilingual fluency (in English and an API language) is also related to having positive dual identities in U.S.-born gay men of Asian descent, lending support to the notion that a stronger sense of one's cultural community and bicultural self-efficacy are influential in healthy identity development (Vu et al, 2011). Experiences related to acculturation can similarly influence SM APIA identity development, although foreign-born and recent immigrant constituents may face added challenges with accessing resources (e.g., language barriers), structured social support, and recognition of their cultural experiences (Hahm & Adkins, 2009;Nehl et al, 2014;Vu et al, 2011).…”

Section: Developmentmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…As is apparent from the preceding literature review, the central role of cultural and social connection in shaping positive identities and psychosocial well-being cannot be understated for this population (Mao, Van de Ven, & McCormick, 2004;Vu et al, 2011;Yoshikawa et al, 2004). SM APIA individuals may experience significant distress with feeling pervasively dislocated from the various communities that are important to their sense of self.…”

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Centralizing the psychology of sexual minority Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

Choi¹,

Israel²

2016

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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The purpose of this literature review article was to centralize a holistic view of sexual minority Asian and Pacific Islander American (SM APIA) experiences and offer recommendations to guide psychological practice. Theoretical and empirical works from various disciplines were synthesized and found to demonstrate the central role of API cultural values in the development and management of SM APIA sexual expressions. Connectedness to communities and cultures of origin, maintenance of prized social relationships, traditional expectations related to family and gender, as well as coping with minority stress emerged as key elements to understanding and working with this population. Findings suggest that conceptualizing SM APIAs through the lens of predominantly White LGBTQ community norms may lead psychologists to pathologize healthy approaches to navigating the sexual minority experience and intervene in culturally inappropriate ways. The authors discuss the broader API cultural context as a framework for understanding the following thematic sections that emerged from the literature: identity development, coming out, minority stress, and issues related to seeking healthy communities and relationships. They conclude with recommendations with which psychologists can support SM APIAs to draw on, and reconnect to, relevant cultural strengths to thrive despite exposure to multiple oppressions.

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Correlates of Sexual, Ethnic, and Dual Identity: A Study of Young Asian and Pacific Islander Men who Have Sex with Men

Cited by 16 publications

References 40 publications

Sexual minority youth of color: A content analysis and critical review of the literature

Sexual minority youth of color: A content analysis and critical review of the literature

Examining Identity Consolidation Processes Among Ethnic Minority Gay Men and Lesbians

Centralizing the psychology of sexual minority Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

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