A Critical Analysis of Systemic Influences on Spiritual Development for LGBTQ+ Youth. Issue 3 (2nd September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chan, Christian D.
• Is Part Of: Journal of child and adolescent counseling. Volume 3:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 146
• Page End: 163
• Publication Date: 2017-09-02
• Subjects: ecological systems -- intersectionality -- spirituality; Child psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Children -- Counseling of -- Periodicals; Teenagers -- Counseling of -- Periodicals; 618.928914
• DOI: 10.1080/23727810.2017.1341795
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2372-7810

Abstract

Abstract : There is an extensive need to explore the intersection of spirituality in conjunction with sexuality, gender identity, and affectional identity as a result of the nuanced complexity and paucity of conceptual and empirical literature in this area, which holds to a substantial diversity between and within identities. Furthering this exploration is the consistent dialogue of spirituality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community that offers context at-large and in heavy concentration in other areas of the life span, yet integrates far less into spirituality for youth and, more specifically, for LGBTQ+ youth. This article generates a conceptual framework derived from the ecological systems model and intersectionality theory to deliver insights relevant to addressing systemic barriers, practices, and complexities in attending to spirituality for LGBTQ+ youth.