Lesbian and Gay Immigrants' Post-Migration Experiences: An Integrative Literature Review. Issue 3 (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fournier, Claudia; Hamelin Brabant, Louise; Dupéré, Sophie; Chamberland, Line
• Is Part Of: Journal of immigrant & refugee studies. Volume 16:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 331
• Page End: 350
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Lesbians and gays -- immigrants -- coming out -- socioeconomic status -- discrimination -- identity -- coping strategies -- health; Immigrants -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Refugees -- United States -- Social conditions -- Periodicals; Social work with immigrants -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.8753097305
• DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2017.1299269
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1556-2948

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This integrative literature review synthesizes recent empirical knowledge about lesbian and gay immigrants' post-migration experiences. Twenty-four studies with various designs are included. The literature shows that those immigrants encounter some opportunities but also many challenges on economical, social and identity levels, thus soliciting coping strategies. Results are synthesized under five topics: the delicate situation in which they find themselves for revealing their lesbian or gay sexual orientation; the racist and homophobic discrimination they can experience; their renegotiation of socioeconomic status; the identity and affiliation challenges they have to overcome; and the hardships that can impact their health.