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Jeunes de minorités sexuelles victimes d'homophobie en milieu scolaire: quels facteurs de protection?

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
22 Mars 2012

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Alors que la majorité des études sur l'homophobie ont documenté la nature des actes homophobes et leurs impacts négatifs sur les adolescentes et adolescents qui en sont victimes, très peu d'études ont fait la lumière sur leurs facteurs de protection. Cet article s'appuie sur des données qualitatives recueillies auprès de 64 jeunes de minorités sexuelles de 14 à 24 ans qui ont témoigné de leurs expériences scolaires relatives à l'homophobie, à l'école secondaire ou au collège. Des facteurs de protection intrapersonnels, environnementaux et liés à la mobilisation ont été identifiés. Les résultats suggèrent de considérer les facteurs facilitant la résilience dans les pratiques d'intervention des professionnels et professionnelles travaillant auprès de cette population.

Abstract

Studies documenting school climate in relation to homophobia have traditionally shown interest both in the nature of homophobic acts and in their negative impact on bullied teenagers. However, very few studies have centred on teenagers' protective factors. This paper draws on qualitative data based on 64 interviews with sexual minority youth aged 14 to 24 pertaining to their school experiences related to homophobia, either in high school or in cégep (a junior college specific to Quebec). Results identify intrapersonal, environmental, and self-engagement protective factors and underscore the importance for professionals of considering these when working with this population.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 30Number 2September 2011
Pages: 13 - 29

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Mots-clés

  1. queer youth
  2. resilience
  3. protective factors
  4. homophobia
  5. school environment

Mots-clés

  1. jeunes de minorités sexuelles
  2. résilience
  3. facteurs de protection
  4. homophobie
  5. milieu scolaire

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Marie-Pier Petit
Université du Québec à Montréal
Line Chamberland
Université du Québec à Montréal
Gabrielle Richard
Université de Montréal
Marilyne Chevrier
Université du Québec à Montréal

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