Victimization
What is victimization?
refers to the experience of being targeted, harmed, or exploited by others through acts of aggression, discrimination, or abuse.
What is one example of a support system that rural LGBTQ+ youth may rely on?
Local LGBTQ+ agencies or online support groups.
What is the definition of resilience as it pertains to rural LGBTQ+ youth?
The ability to adapt and thrive despite experiencing victimization and adversity.
What is one of the social contexts they focused on in the study?
Family Peers/Social Media School Religion LGBT community Racial/Ethnic background
How might LGBTQ+ youth in rural communities experience higher rates of victimization?
Due to geographic isolation and conservative value systems that create hostile environments.
Why are LGBTQ+ youth in rural communities particularly vulnerable in terms of social support?
They are often disconnected from larger LGBTQ+ communities and face a lack of local, affirming adults or peers.
How do rural LGBTQ+ youth show resilience?
By seeking support from peers, using online resources, and developing coping mechanisms to manage challenges.
What model of data collection was used?
Interview
Where do rural LGBTQ+ youth experience victimization?
Family, school, peers, and community.
What type of support do rural LGBTQ+ youth often lack compared to their urban counterparts?
Access to social supports like LGBTQ+ organizations and affirming resources.
What is a program that would ignite resilience in someone who is LGBTQ+ in a rural area?
Support groups, therapy, counseling, online communities
What was asked of the interviewees?
share their stories about specific areas of challenge, support, and strengths of identifying as LGBTQ+ in their communities within each social context
What are two types of victimization that LGBTQ+ youth often face?
Peer-based bullying and identity-based harassment.
Where are some social contexts that LGBTQ+ individuals might find a lack of support?
Religious experiences, school, home
Did rural LGBTQ+ youth show resilience in the face of adversity?
Yes
How did they recruit the participants?
Recruited through flyers, in-person information sessions, and social media posts