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The study aims to understand how LGBTQA+ youth learn about and develop their queer identities through various social contexts.

Contextual Socialization Processes of LGBTQA+ Youth’s Queer Identity Development

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Qualitative study explores queer identity development in LGBTQA+ youth, suggesting new research avenues and practices.

The study aims to understand how LGBTQA+ youth learn about and develop their queer identities through various social contexts.
Conducted individual interviews with 27 LGBTQA+ identifying young adults, focusing on their identity exploration.
Adopted a multidisciplinary qualitative approach with reflexive thematic analysis to identify key themes.
Participants were recruited from a larger project between 2023 and 2024 in the south-central U.S.
Four themes emerged: accessing queer knowledge, testing and unsettling identity, existing in queer spaces, and envisioning the future.
Participants highlighted the influence of family, peers, online communities, and schools on their identity development.
Findings suggest that an intersectional approach can enhance understanding and support for queer youth's identity journeys.

Sladek et al. (2026) studied this question.

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