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This study aimed to explore the experiences of peer interactions among LGBTQA+ young people in Australia. 22 verbatim transcriptions from semi-structured interviews with LGBTQA+ young Australians aged 16-24 were analyzed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Four themes were developed; (1) Online safety and anonymity facilitate identity exploration, (2) the risks and benefits of online support, (3) the risks and benefits of in-person peer support, and (4) gender and sexuality diverse experiences of peer support differ. These findings illuminate that both online and in-person peer support play an important role in the lives of young LGBTQA+ Australians with our findings indicating that rather than an either-or approach, online and in-person peer support predominately follows a sequential pattern in the development of their identity and sense of acceptance and belonging. Whilst the anonymity of online spaces acts as a catalyst for exploration of gender identity and sexuality, once assured of their identity, in person peer support allows LGBTQA+ young people to feel more connected to others in real life. These findings provide a strong rationale for future research into the differences between subgroups of the LGBTQA+ community and for policies and interventions to increase the safety of online and accessible offline community spaces.
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The Journal of Homosexuality is an internationally acclaimed, peer-reviewed publication devoted to publishing a wide variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship to foster a thorough understanding of the complexities, nuances, and the multifaceted aspects of sexuality and gender. The chief aim of the journal is to publish thought-provoking scholarship by researchers, community activists, and scholars who employ a range of research methodologies and who offer a variety of perspectives to continue shaping knowledge production in the arenas of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) studies and queer studies. The Journal of Homosexuality is committed to offering substantive, accessible reading to researchers and general readers alike in the hope of: spurring additional research, offering ideas to integrate into educational programs at schools, colleges & universities, or community-based organizations, and manifesting activism against sexual and gender prejudice (e.g., homophobia, biphobia and transphobia), including the promotion of sexual and gender justice.
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