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Korean Journal of Psychology: General

A Consensual Qualitative Research on the Characteristics of Social Support and Socially Anxious Experiences Among Undergraduate Males with Homosexual Orientation

Korean Journal of Psychology: General / Korean Journal of Psychology: General, (P)1229-067X; (E)2734-1127
2015, v.34 no.4, pp.811-841
https://doi.org/10.22257/kjp.2015.12.34.4.811




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Abstract

This study aimed to examine socially anxious experiences and the characteristics of social support among undergraduate males with homosexual orientation by using consensual qualitative research method. Nine males ranging from 19 to 26 years old participated in the semi-structured interview. Data were collected through the primary researcher of the study, and analyzed by three coders and one auditor. Two domains, 9 sub-domains and 24 categories emerged from the data. Social anxiety reported by the participants embodied general characteristics of social anxiety, as well as unique qualities associated with homosexual orientation. Research participants pointed out that characteristics such as accurate understanding and acceptance of sexual orientation and lifestyles of individuals with homosexual orientation, provision of specific help or service that best suits their needs, considerate way of delivering social support that protects their sexual orientation from being exposed to others were perceived as supportive. Two primary paths of approaching supportive individuals or groups were reported: online and offline. Implications to intervene social anxiety of individuals with homosexual orientation, considerations on the unique sociocultural influence of South Korea on the research participants, and suggestions for future research were discussed.

keywords
Social Anxiety, Social Support, Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Consensual Qualitative Research, 사회불안, 사회적 지지, 동성애, 성적 지향성, 합의적 질적 연구

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