L. Casey, S. Bowman, E. Power, J. McAloon, Bethany M. Wootton
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Abstract People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or other diverse sexual or gender identities (LGBTQ+) experience psychological distress in the face of public votes regarding their human rights. This was the case during Australia’s 2017 vote on marriage equality. The present study retrospectively explored two key concepts: how LGBTQ + people coped with Australia’s marriage equality vote and its perceived long-term impacts. We conducted 19 semi-structured interviews with LGBTQ + Australians two-and-a-half years after the vote and analyzed transcripts using reflexive thematic analysis. Coping strategies included social withdrawal, seeking affirming spaces, turning helplessness into action, and seeking professional support. Perceived legacy included changed relationships, greater emphasis on LGBTQ + identity and community, losing faith in social and political institutions, commitment to pursuing minority group rights, and changed views on marriage.
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The Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services provides empirical knowledge and conceptual information related to sexual minorities and their social environment. Filled with innovative ideas and resources for the design, evaluation, and delivery of social services for these populations at all stages of life, the journal is a positive influence on the development of public and social policy, programs and services, and social work practice. Dedicated to the development of knowledge which meets the practical needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people in their social context, the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services is a forum for studying.
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