Out of the Closet: Narratives of Filipino Parents with Openly Self-identified LGBTQIA+ Youth
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The study examined the responses of Filipino parents toward their openly self-identified LGBTQIA+ youthin the modern context. At the current time, there has been an increasing acceptance of FilipinoLGBTQIA+ individuals. As there has been a shift in literature towards understanding the protectivefactors of LGBTQIA+ youth health, family support, using response and behavior, is essentially theparamount factor in formatively influencing and promoting LGBTQIA+ well-being. Incorporating evidence from reviews of related literature and data collected, the study demonstrates how the family can be strengthened as a primary support system for LGBTQIA+ youth. It delves into the situations of Filipino families with LGBTQIA+ children and understands the different processes and factors involved in parental response and parent-child relationship conditions after identity disclosure. It has been found that Filipino families were generally accepting of their LGBTQIA+ children. Common factors affecting parental response include personal beliefs that stem from religious, cultural, and familial values. Parents know the importance of supporting and fulfilling their parental roles for their children.
Institution: University of the Philippines Los Baños
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4407608243