Although a large body of literature addresses sexual and gender identity development, little research has focused on definitions, conceptualization, and identification with LGBTQ+ culture. Fourteen LGBTQ+ emerging adults (age 20–25 years) with a diverse array of intersecting identities participated in semi-structured individual interviews aimed at exploring the construct of LGBTQ+ culture. Five of the 14 participants also participated in focus groups to further explore the conceptualization of LGBTQ+ culture that was identified in the individual interviews. Participants described the LGBTQ+ culture as a culture of survival, acceptance, and inclusion. Most participants reported a sense of pride and importance in identifying with the broader LGBTQ+ culture and believed it was beneficial in their identity development. A multidimensional conceptualization of LGBTQ+ identity development was proposed to understand the multiple levels of identifying as a marginalized sexual and/or gender diverse individual. We discuss implications for practice, education, and training.

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LGBTQ+ 社区成员对 LGBTQ+ 文化的正面认知探索

尽管大量文献涉及性和性别认同的发展，但很少有研究关注 LGBTQ+ 文化的定义、概念化和认同。14 名具有多种交叉身份的 LGBTQ+ 新兴成年人（20-25 岁）参加了旨在探索 LGBTQ+ 文化建构的半结构化个人访谈。14 名参与者中有 5 人还参加了焦点小组，以进一步探讨在个人访谈中确定的 LGBTQ+ 文化的概念化。参与者将 LGBTQ+ 文化描述为一种生存、接受和包容的文化。大多数参与者报告说，他们对认同更广泛的 LGBTQ+ 文化感到自豪和重要，并相信这对他们的身份发展有益。提出了 LGBTQ+ 身份发展的多维概念化，以了解识别为边缘化的性和/或性别多样化个体的多个层次。我们讨论对实践、教育和培训的影响。