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Building Resilience: Lessons from Gay Men's Response to Discrimination

Building Resilience: Lessons from Gay Men\'s Response to Discrimination

Building Resilience: Lessons from Gay Men's Response to Discrimination

The journey toward resilience for gay men, especially those over 40, is marked by overcoming systemic discrimination and health disparities. A recent study titled Developing Resilience: Gay Men’s Response to Systemic Discrimination provides valuable insights into how these men have navigated adversity to protect and promote their health.

Understanding Resilience in the Face of Discrimination

The research highlights that gay men actively resist discrimination through three interrelated protective processes:

Practical Implications for Practitioners

This research underscores the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by gay men. Practitioners can improve their skills by implementing the following strategies:

The Path Forward

The resilience demonstrated by gay men in this study is a testament to their strength and tenacity. By recognizing the systemic role of discrimination and supporting resilience-building processes, practitioners can play a pivotal role in promoting LGBTQ+ wellness.

If you're interested in exploring this topic further, I encourage you to read the original research paper: Developing Resilience: Gay Men’s Response to Systemic Discrimination.


Citation: Handlovsky, I., Bungay, V., Oliffe, J., & Johnson, J. (2018). Developing resilience: Gay men's response to systemic discrimination. American Journal of Men's Health, 12(5), 1473-1485. https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988318768607
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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