Feeling Seen and Heard: Qualitatively Exploring Queer Women’s Experiences of Identity and Sex Life
(2024) PSYP01 20241Department 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
- 2024
- 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
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- 2024-06-18 13:55:44
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