The social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous LGBTQA+ young people: A global perspective

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine

PubMed ID

32686625

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

School

Kurongkurl Katitjin

RAS ID

32902

Funders

National Health and Medical Research Council

Grant Number

NHMRC Number : 1148793

Grant Link

http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1148793

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

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.

DOI

10.1017/ipm.2020.83

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