1. The Phenomenological LGBT Youth Experience in an Educational Institution.
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Bernalte, Jhulie Ann S., Galang, Alieza Mabel D., and Sengco, Bea Teresa S.
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LGBTQ+ students ,LGBTQ+ people ,SOCIAL norms ,CLASSROOM environment ,TRANSGENDER people ,LGBTQ+ youth ,SEMI-structured interviews - Abstract
This study focused on the experiences of LGBT youth. In order to determine the difficulties LGBT youth in private and public schools encounter, this study focused on the phenomenological LGBT youth experience in an educational institution. Semi-structured interviews and participant observations are methods used to gather the data in order to determine the diverse emotional, social, and intellectual factors that impact their daily lives. The sample consists of 4 lesbians, 4 gays, 4 bisexuals, and 4 transgenders, for a total of 16 participants. The study emphasizes the significance of inclusive educational practices by demonstrating the important effects that institutional policies, peer relationships, and social norms have on the academic achievement and overall well-being of young LGBT people. The findings of this study can be used as a starting point for creating a strategy for implementation that will support the experiences that educational institutions have with LGBT students. The ultimate goal of the study is to support LGBT youth's general growth and well-being by valuing and embracing their diverse experiences while providing a welcoming and supportive learning environment for everyone. A study has shown that the experiences of LGBT youth in educational institutions emphasize the life-changing potential of healthy connections. It is acknowledged that fostering the growth of LGBT supporters among students, instructors, and parents is essential for creating a welcoming and accepting school community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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