Religion and bullying: Perspectives from sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY) in Michigan |
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Authors: | Melinda McCormick Matthew Krieger |
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Institution: | 1. School of Social Work, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USAmelinda.m.mccormick@wmich.edu;3. School of Social Work, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA |
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Abstract: | AbstractThis paper explored whether SGM (sexual and gender minority) young adults in Michigan thought religion played a role in the bullying they had witnessed or experienced. Twenty-four self-identified SGM young adults ages 20–29 participated in this study. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with participants following protocols approved by an institutional review board. The majority of participants (23/24) stated that religion had played a role in the bullying they witnessed or experienced. Additionally, several participants noted that the worst bullying they experienced based upon religion came from their families. |
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Keywords: | bullying family LGBTQ Michigan religion SGM |
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