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To explore how young men who have sex with men navigate a repressive socio-legal environment in Southern Nigeria.

Navigating hostility: digital and social strategies among young men who have sex with men in Southern Nigeria

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Qualitative analysis reveals how young men who have sex with men navigate restrictions, highlighting community support and digital engagement.

To explore how young men who have sex with men navigate a repressive socio-legal environment in Southern Nigeria.
Conducted in-depth interviews with 30 men aged 18 to 29 from five southern states.
Utilized reflexive thematic analysis grounded in queer theory and social identity theory.
Complemented by non-participant observation.
Digital platforms play a crucial role in managing visibility and peer support.
Offline social spaces reinforce identity and offer emotional/material support.
Socioeconomic challenges and erotic capital influence participation in social networks.

Ayodele et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative analysis reveals how young men who have sex with men navigate restrictions, highlighting community support and digital engagement.