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"It's a horrible sin. If they find out, I will not be able to stay": Orthodox Jewish gay men's experiences living in secrecy.
- Source :
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Journal of homosexuality [J Homosex] 2015; Vol. 62 (5), pp. 621-43. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jan 14. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- This qualitative study examined the intersection of sexual orientation and religion in the Jewish Orthodox community by exploring 22 Orthodox Jewish gay men's experiences living in secrecy. Analysis of in-depth interviews conducted with these men revealed four primary themes: emotional turmoil, ways of coping, impact on family relationships, and importance of the context. Findings from this study describe the daily struggles these men experienced keeping their homosexuality a secret. The findings suggest that in order to design effective interventions with this population, it is crucial to consider the larger community and religious context.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Homosexuality, Male ethnology
Humans
Interview, Psychological
Male
Middle Aged
New England
Religious Philosophies psychology
Social Change
Social Identification
Social Values ethnology
Young Adult
Confidentiality psychology
Homosexuality, Male psychology
Jews psychology
Rejection, Psychology
Religion and Psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1540-3602
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of homosexuality
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25494720
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2014.988532