What the study found
The study found three overarching themes in the lived experiences of eight Black and Latino gay men in southcentral Florida: Spiritual and Sexual Identity Collisions, Intragroup Fractures, and Survival and Strength. The authors report that intersecting race/ethnicity and sexual orientation shaped forms of marginalisation.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that the study adds to research on intersectional stigma, which is stigma affecting people with multiple marginalised identities. They say further research is needed to identify intervention pathways that address these intersecting stigmas and promote intersectional resilience and well-being among Black and Latino gay men.
What the researchers tested
The researchers conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with eight Black and Latino gay men in southcentral Florida, USA. They used Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), a qualitative method for examining how people make sense of their lived experiences, to review, code, and analyse individual transcripts for themes.
What worked and what didn't
Three themes emerged from the interviews: Spiritual and Sexual Identity Collisions, Intragroup Fractures, and Survival and Strength. The abstract does not report comparative outcomes, measurements, or any intervention results.
What to keep in mind
The available summary describes a small qualitative study with eight participants in one region, so its scope is limited. The abstract does not describe specific limitations beyond the need for further research.
Key points
- Eight Black and Latino gay men in southcentral Florida were interviewed in depth.
- The analysis identified three themes: Spiritual and Sexual Identity Collisions, Intragroup Fractures, and Survival and Strength.
- The authors describe the findings as showing how race/ethnicity and sexual orientation intersect to shape marginalisation.
- The abstract says further research is needed to identify intervention pathways and promote resilience and well-being.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Intersectional stigma shaped experiences of Black and Latino gay men
- Authors:
- Kemesha Gabbidon, Dylan G. Serpas
- Institutions:
- University of South Florida
- Publication date:
- 2026-03-30
- OpenAlex record:
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