Archives of Sexual Behavior ( IF 2.9 ) Pub Date : 2024-11-22 , DOI: 10.1007/s10508-024-03037-7 Tin D. Vo, Steven Lam
The climate within 2SLGBTQ+ leisure spaces plays a key role in shaping the experiences of diverse individuals who frequent them. Yet, the nature and effects of such spaces remain under-researched. In a mixed methods study, 548 diverse individuals completed a survey, and 22 respondents participated in a follow-up interview. Latent profile analysis of the quantitative data revealed three distinct typologies characterizing the climate of 2SLGBTQ+ leisure spaces: contentious, ambivalent, and welcoming. Notably, the contentious climate was linked to low sense of belonging and satisfaction, whereas the welcoming climate was associated with higher scores across the same outcomes. Additionally, specific social identities were predictive of membership in these climate profiles; individuals identifying as transgender/gender nonconforming and disabled were more likely to encounter contentious and/or ambivalent environments compared to welcoming climates, primarily due to limited options for welcoming climates. Intersectional analysis of the qualitative data illustrated that experiences of discrimination, particularly cisgenderism, racism, and ableism, contributed to poor social outcomes. These findings highlight that 2SLGBTQ+ leisure spaces may not translate into inclusive environments for everyone. The typologies developed could serve as a valuable tool to reflect on the ambiance of 2SLGBTQ+ leisure spaces and work toward welcoming climates.
中文翻译:
2SLGBTQ+ 休闲空间中气候的性质和影响:一项混合方法研究
2SLGBTQ+ 休闲空间内的气候在塑造经常光顾这些空间的不同个人的体验方面起着关键作用。然而,此类空间的性质和影响仍未得到充分研究。在一项混合方法研究中,548 名不同的个体完成了一项调查,22 名受访者参加了后续访谈。定量数据的潜在概况分析揭示了 2SLGBTQ+ 休闲空间气候的三种不同类型:争议性、矛盾性和热情。值得注意的是,有争议的气氛与较低的归属感和满意度有关,而欢迎的气氛与相同结果的较高得分有关。此外,特定的社会身份可以预测这些气候概况的成员身份;与热情的氛围相比,被认定为跨性别者/性别不一致和残疾的人更有可能遇到有争议和/或矛盾的环境,这主要是因为热情氛围的选择有限。定性数据的交叉分析表明,歧视经历,尤其是顺性别主义、种族主义和能力歧视,导致了不良的社会结果。这些发现强调,2SLGBTQ+ 休闲空间可能无法转化为适合所有人的包容性环境。开发的类型可以作为反映 2SLGBTQ+ 休闲空间氛围并努力营造宜人气候的宝贵工具。