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Intergenerational Storytelling as a Developmental Resource in LGBTQ+ Communities.

Nic M Weststrate¹, Kit Turner², Kate C McLean²

¹Department of Educational Psychology, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Journal of Homosexuality

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Summary

Intergenerational storytelling is a vital resource for LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering positive development despite occurring infrequently. Sharing cultural-historical narratives across generations strengthens identity and connection within the community.

Keywords:

LGBTQ+collective continuity cultural-historical events intergenerational narratives intergenerational relationships intergenerational storytelling psychosocial identity

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Psychology
Sociology
Community Health

Background:

LGBTQ+ individuals face systemic censorship and erasure, necessitating community-based developmental resources.
Intergenerational storytelling serves as a crucial, yet underutilized, resource for positive development and cultural preservation within marginalized communities.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the role of LGBTQ+ intergenerational storytelling about cultural-historical events as a developmental resource.
To understand the frequency, importance, and nature of intergenerational storytelling among LGBTQ+ adults.

Main Methods:

An online survey was administered to 495 LGBTQ+ adults aged 17-80.
Participants reported on their experiences with and perceptions of intergenerational storytelling and relationships.

Main Results:

LGBTQ+ intergenerational storytelling occurs infrequently but is highly valued, with a desire for increased connection.
Narratives primarily focus on cultural-historical events, including adversity, policy changes, and activism.
Storytelling, often by older friends in social settings, aims to transmit LGBTQ+ history and lessons of appreciation and affirmation.

Conclusions:

Valuing intergenerational storytelling is linked to positive psychosocial identity in LGBTQ+ individuals.
Intergenerational storytelling emerges as a significant developmental resource for LGBTQ+ people and potentially other marginalized groups.
Strengthening intergenerational connections through storytelling can combat erasure and foster community resilience.