Publication: Life narrative to substance use: voices from LGBTQ people
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Issued Date
2018
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8574421
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2-s2.0-85066085723
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Scopus
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Health Research. Vol 32, No.5 (2018), p.387-394
Suggested Citation
Sakunpong N. Life narrative to substance use: voices from LGBTQ people. Journal of Health Research. Vol 32, No.5 (2018), p.387-394. doi:10.1108/JHR-08-2018-041 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/5850
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Abstract
Purpose: While there is a growing amount of literature showing that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ people) are more at risk to use substances compared to non-LGBTQ people, there is a gap in knowledge about the exploration of the life narrative, before and the turning point of substance use. The purpose of this paper is to discuss life narrative, before and the turning point of substance use. Design/methodology/approach: Ten participants from diverse sexual orientation/gender were invited to join this study including queer, lesbian, transgender, gay, tomboy and bisexuals who were diagnosed with a substance use disorder. The narrative qualitative research was used as the research methodology. Each of the participants had in-depth interviews with the research team once or twice, with each time lasting from 30 to 120 min until the saturation of the data. Thematic analysis and the trustworthiness process were used to analyze the data. Findings: Three themes emerged from this study including the following: life before substance use; life turning point; and motivation to stop using substances. Each theme had several categories to define the theme. Originality/value: The results of this study can help counseling psychologists and clinicians who work with LGBTQ addicts to become aware that there is not only psychological treatment available for LGBTQ addicts needed for recovery, but also a social movement that promotes equality among LGBTQ people, such as advocacy against oppression with regard to family, school, community and the public. © 2018, Nanchatsan Sakunpong.