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Exploring Spirituality Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents: Evidence for Enhancing Holistic Practice
April A Braswell1, Kris Hohn2, Diane L Parker1
1School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC, USA.
Summary
Spiritual identity develops uniquely in sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents, encompassing connection, questioning, and varying levels of spiritual preoccupation. This research informs holistic nursing and health practices.
Area of Science:
- Holistic nursing and health
- Adolescent psychology
- Spiritual identity development
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical period for spiritual identity formation.
- Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth navigate unique developmental pathways.
- Understanding spirituality is crucial for holistic health and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore perceptions of spirituality among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents.
- To contribute to the scientific understanding of spirituality in SGM youth.
- To inform holistic nursing and health practices.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- National purposive sample of 12 SGM adolescents.
- Semi-structured interviews and thematic content analysis.
Main Results:
- Four overarching themes emerged: purpose/connection, spiritual/traditional connection, uncertainty/questioning, and lack of preoccupation.
- Findings highlight diverse experiences of spirituality among SGM adolescents.
- Eleven categories of meaning were identified within the main themes.
Conclusions:
- Adolescence is a pivotal time for SGM spiritual identity, including transition, rejection, or exploration of purpose.
- Findings underscore the importance of acknowledging diverse spiritual experiences in SGM youth.
- Implications for advancing holistic nursing practice, education, and research are significant.
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