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Beyond Ken and Barbie: Uncovering the Coming-Out Stories of Adolescent Lesbians

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Catherine Jessica Mateo , Trisha Galang , Chelsea Anne Carreon , Xander James Viñas , Francine Zyla Padua , Ian Roy Gozo , Aira Star Oloresisimo , Michaela Salazar , John Mark Asis , Hardie Gieben Cruz
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2024, 26 (9), 1025-1032, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13957678, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

Despite the Philippines' apparent acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, adolescent lesbians continue to face significant challenges, particularly during the coming out process. This study explores the intersection of cultural norms and religious beliefs in the Philippines and how these factors influence the decisions of adolescent lesbians to disclose their sexual identity. Employing semi-structured interviews and purposive sampling, the researchers gathered personal narratives from seven participants residing in the City of Mandaluyong. The data, analyzed through thematic coding, revealed a spectrum of experiences. While some participants described positive coming out experiences, characterized by familial acceptance and support from LGBTQ+ communities, others encountered considerable obstacles, including societal stigmas and restrictive familial expectations. The study underscores that the coming out journey remains fraught with difficulties, despite evolving societal attitudes. However, it also highlights the resilience of adolescent lesbians, who, despite the challenges, find strength and positive outcomes in their experiences. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding the coming out process in the Philippine context, emphasizing both the persistent struggles and the potential for healing and growth.

Keywords adolescent lesbians, coming out, culture, religious beliefs, societal expectations
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The team behind this paper

10 authors, 1 institution.

This paper Jose Rizal University — Philippines Jose Rizal University 10 authors Catherine Jessica Mateo — corresponding author CM Catherine Jessica Mateo ✉ Trisha Galang TG Trisha Galang Chelsea Anne Carreon CC Chelsea Anne Carreon Xander James Viñas XV Xander James Viñas Francine Zyla Padua FP Francine Zyla Padua Ian Roy Gozo IG Ian Roy Gozo Aira Star Oloresisimo AO Aira Star Oloresisimo Michaela Salazar MS Michaela Salazar John Mark Asis JA John Mark Asis Hardie Gieben Cruz HC Hardie Gieben Cruz

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Bibliographic Information

Catherine Jessica Mateo, Trisha Galang, Chelsea Anne Carreon, Xander James Viñas, Francine Zyla Padua, Ian Roy Gozo, Aira Star Oloresisimo, Michaela Salazar, John Mark Asis, Hardie Gieben Cruz, (2024). Beyond Ken and Barbie: Uncovering the Coming-Out Stories of Adolescent Lesbians, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 26(9): 1025-1032
Bibtex Citation
@article{catherine_jessica_mateo2024pemj,
author = {Catherine Jessica Mateo and Trisha Galang and Chelsea Anne Carreon and Xander James Viñas and Francine Zyla Padua and Ian Roy Gozo and Aira Star Oloresisimo and Michaela Salazar and John Mark Asis and Hardie Gieben Cruz},
title = {Beyond Ken and Barbie: Uncovering the Coming-Out Stories of Adolescent Lesbians},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2024},
volume = {26},
number = {9},
pages = {1025-1032},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.13957678},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/3744}
}
APA Citation
Mateo, C.J., Galang, T., Carreon, C.A., Viñas, X.J., Padua, F.Z., Gozo, I.R., Oloresisimo, A.S., Salazar, M., Asis, J.M., Cruz, H.G., (2024). Beyond Ken and Barbie: Uncovering the Coming-Out Stories of Adolescent Lesbians. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 26(9), 1025-1032. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13957678

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