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http://dx.doi.org/10.20406/kjcs.2022.5.28.2.241

Factors influencing the Sexual Identity Formation of Sexual Minorities (LGB) in Korea: A Qualitative Meta-Summary  

Pyo, Sohwi (Korea University)
Lee, Seul Ah (Korea University)
Jang, Aekyung (Korea University)
Lee, Joonwoo (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Lee, Eunbi (Korea University)
Yang, Eunjoo (Korea University)
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Korean Journal of Culture and Social Issue / v.28, no.2, 2022 , pp. 241-272 More about this Journal
Abstract
This purpose of this study was to use the meta-summary method to systematically integrate the findings of the heterogeneous qualitative research on the factors influencing the sexual identity formation process of lesbian, gay, and bisexual groups in Korea. The integrative investigation of the universal or unique factors affecting the identity formation of sexual minority is important to understand their internal experiences and support their psychological adaptation. Using a qualitative meta-summary, this study systematically identified and abbriviated the psychological and social factors that promote or impede the sexual identity acceptance and integration of LGB individuals. First, a total of 9 studies which were published in Korea up to 2021 were identified through the research database. The included studies were critically evaluated by using the Critical Appraisal Screening Programme tool. A total of 179 statements were extracted from the findings of each study and 34 abstracted statements were generated. The 34 abstracted statements were categorized into four groups, psychological factors that promote or impede sexual identity formation and social factors that promote or impede it. These four main categories and corresponding factors in each category were explained. The implications and limitations were also discussed.
Keywords
Sexual minority; LGB; Sexual identity; Sexual identity formation; Qualitative meta-summary;
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