ABSTRACT

The purpose of this phenomenological inquiry is to describe the experiences of LGB IS through the lens of relational-cultural theory. Eight LGB IS from the Southwest region of the United States agreed to participate in the study. The age range of the participant was 20–31 (M= 22.13) with three identifying as male and five identifying as female. The participants identified the following as their sexual orientations: one lesbian, four bisexual, two gay, and one pansexual. The following sections depict the a priori themes derived from RCT that resulted from the data analysis. The final reported themes are as follows: growth-fostering relationships, disconnection, authenticity, power and control, and controlling images. Implications are provided for the campus-based counseling professions who may find themselves working with or supporting LBG IS.

摘要

这种现象学探究的目的是通过关系文化理论的视角来描述 LGB IS 的经历。来自美国西南地区的 8 个 LGB IS 同意参与这项研究。参与者的年龄范围为 20-31（M = 22.13），其中三个识别为男性，五个识别为女性。参与者确定以下为他们的性取向：一名女同性恋、四名双性恋、两名男同性恋和一名泛性恋。以下部分描述了先验来自数据分析的随机对照试验的主题。最终报告的主题如下：促进成长的关系、断开连接、真实性、权力和控制以及控制图像。为可能发现自己与 LBG IS 合作或支持的校园咨询专业提供了启示。