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Feeling Seen and Heard: Qualitatively Exploring Queer Women’s Experiences of Identity and Sex Life

Bartling, Kim Laura LU (2024) PSYP01 20241
Department of Psychology
Abstract
This study explored the lived experience of sexual satisfaction among eleven queer women, recognizing its multifaceted nature and the challenges in defining and measuring it. Through qualitative methodology, the research investigated factors such as sexual desire and satisfaction, self-esteem, body image, sexual identity, relational influences, consent, and negative experiences. The study involved interviews with queer women students in Sweden. A reflexive thematic analysis resulted in three key themes including self-discovery and acceptance, communication and consent, and emotional connection versus detachment and dissociation. Findings highlighted how effective communication, emotional intimacy, and affirmative consent can improve... (More)
This study explored the lived experience of sexual satisfaction among eleven queer women, recognizing its multifaceted nature and the challenges in defining and measuring it. Through qualitative methodology, the research investigated factors such as sexual desire and satisfaction, self-esteem, body image, sexual identity, relational influences, consent, and negative experiences. The study involved interviews with queer women students in Sweden. A reflexive thematic analysis resulted in three key themes including self-discovery and acceptance, communication and consent, and emotional connection versus detachment and dissociation. Findings highlighted how effective communication, emotional intimacy, and affirmative consent can improve healthy sexual experiences for queer women. The results underscored the importance of ongoing dialogue, education, and systemic changes to ensure healthy sexual relationships. By offering insights into the complexities of sexual satisfaction among queer women, this study aimed to contribute to the development of supportive interventions, validate and promote sexual well-being within the queer community. (Less)
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author
Bartling, Kim Laura LU
supervisor
organization
course
PSYP01 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
qualitative research, thematic analysis, sexual satisfaction, queer, women, sexual identity, communication
language
English
id
9162172
date added to LUP
2024-06-18 13:55:44
date last changed
2024-06-18 13:55:44
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  abstract     = {{This study explored the lived experience of sexual satisfaction among eleven queer women, recognizing its multifaceted nature and the challenges in defining and measuring it. Through qualitative methodology, the research investigated factors such as sexual desire and satisfaction, self-esteem, body image, sexual identity, relational influences, consent, and negative experiences. The study involved interviews with queer women students in Sweden. A reflexive thematic analysis resulted in three key themes including self-discovery and acceptance, communication and consent, and emotional connection versus detachment and dissociation. Findings highlighted how effective communication, emotional intimacy, and affirmative consent can improve healthy sexual experiences for queer women. The results underscored the importance of ongoing dialogue, education, and systemic changes to ensure healthy sexual relationships. By offering insights into the complexities of sexual satisfaction among queer women, this study aimed to contribute to the development of supportive interventions, validate and promote sexual well-being within the queer community.}},
  author       = {{Bartling, Kim Laura}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Feeling Seen and Heard: Qualitatively Exploring Queer Women’s Experiences of Identity and Sex Life}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}