| Autor: |
Collins KM; Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA., Levitt HM; Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA., Maroney MR; Department of Counseling and School Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of homosexuality [J Homosex] 2020 Nov 09, pp. 1-29. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Nov 09. |
| DOI: |
10.1080/00918369.2020.1826834 |
| Abstrakt: |
Expressive writing exercises, in which participants self-reflect upon a difficult experience, are widely researched interventions. These exercises have been adapted to address a host of concerns, including trauma, mental distress, physical health, and minority stress. Although several theories exist about the mechanisms through which expressive writing yields psychological benefits, the direct perspectives of those who have completed expressive writing exercise has remained unexplored. This study used grounded theory methods to analyze sexual minority adults' interviews about their experience of engaging in various formats of expressive writing exercises about personal heterosexist events. Participants described both what they found helpful and frustrating about the writing process and reflected on how their perspectives shifted throughout the process. These findings contribute to the literature on how change occurs in expressive writing and provide guidance on how to assist sexual minority adults in healing from heterosexism in their lives. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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