Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies
Volume 16, Issue 3, 2018, Pages 331-350

Lesbian and Gay Immigrants' Post-Migration Experiences: An Integrative Literature Review (Article)

Fournier C.* , Hamelin Brabant L. , Dupéré S. , Chamberland L.
  • a Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
  • b Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
  • c Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada
  • d Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada

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. © 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Author Keywords

Socioeconomic status immigrants Identity Health discrimination Lesbians and gays coping strategies coming out

Index Keywords

literature review health status immigrant socioeconomic status migrants experience homosexuality health impact coping strategy
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017212603&doi=10.1080%2f15562948.2017.1299269&partnerID=40&md5=c4a73bc43cb64965d2a90ca6824b220c
DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2017.1299269
ISSN: 15562948
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English