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The Impact of Sexual Violence on the Psycho-physical Well-being of LGBTQIA+ Individuals: A Qualitative Approach to Holistic Health and Recovery

Author(s) Annu Biswas
Country India
Abstract Background and Objective: This study explored the psycho-physical impact of sexual violence on LGBTQIA+ individuals, utilizing a qualitative approach that integrated grounded theory, narrative, and ethnographic analysis.
Method: Three focus-group interviews were conducted with 7 participants each in every interview, totaling the sample size as 21 LGBTQIA+ survivors of sexual violence.
Findings: This research revealed significant psychological effects, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, compounded by internalized stigma related to participants’ sexual orientation and gender identity. Physical symptoms, such as chronic pain and sexual dysfunction were common. Many participants reported barriers to accessing healthcare, including discrimination, hetero-normativity, and a lack of affirmative services. Participants reported coping mechanisms, ranging from community support to substance use and social withdrawal. Social support was identified as crucial for recovery, though many experienced intersectional marginalization hindering access to care. Narrative analysis revealed that participants often reframed their identity and trauma, finding empowerment through storytelling and community connection. The study also generates a preliminary grounded theory of recovery, suggesting a multi-stage process involving identity challenges, community connection, and resilience-building.
Conclusion: The findings call for LGBTQIA+-competent, trauma-informed care and structural policy changes to better support this population. This research underscores the need for a holistic, culturally competent approach to healthcare for LGBTQIA+ survivors of sexual violence that addresses holistic health outcomes while reducing barriers to care.
Keywords LGBTQIA+, sexual violence, holistic health, recovery
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-01-12
Cite This The Impact of Sexual Violence on the Psycho-physical Well-being of LGBTQIA+ Individuals: A Qualitative Approach to Holistic Health and Recovery - Annu Biswas - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.34766
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.34766
Short DOI https://doi.org/g82gxt

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