The social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous LGBTQA+ young people: A global perspective
Abstract
There has been scant exploration of the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of young Indigenous populations that identify as LGBTQA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Asexual +). Given the vulnerability of this cohort living in Western settler colonial societies, wider investigation is called for to respond to their needs, experiences and aspirations. This paper summarizes existing research on the topic highlighting the lack of scholarship on the intersection of youth, Indigeneity, LGBTQA+ and SEWB. The paper takes a holistic approach to provide a global perspective that draws on an emerging body of literature and research driven by Indigenous scholars in settler colonial societies. The paper points to the importance of understanding converging colonial influences and ongoing contemporary elements, such as racism and marginalization that impact on young Indigenous LGBTQA+ wellbeing.
RAS ID
32902
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
2022
Funding Information
National Health and Medical Research Council
PubMed ID
32686625
School
Kurongkurl Katitjin
Grant Number
NHMRC Number : 1148793
Grant Link
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1148793
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Recommended Citation
Spurway, K., Soldatic, K., Briskman, L., Uink, B., Liddelow-Hunt, S., Hill, B., & Lin, A. (2022). The social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous LGBTQA+ young people: A global perspective. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2020.83
Comments
Spurway, K., Soldatic, K., Briskman, L., Uink, B., Liddelow-Hunt, S., Hill, B., & Lin, A. (2022). The social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous LGBTQA+ young people: A global perspective. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 39(2), 138-147. https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2020.83