Between Legacy and Self: Filial Expectations, Identity Conflict, And Coping Needs Among LGBTQ+ Youth In Collectivist Cultures.
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Filial Expectations, Identity Conflict, Coping Needs, LGBTQ+ Youth, Collectivist CulturesAbstract
This study examines how family expectations, cultural pressures, and support systems influence the emotional wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth in collectivist societies. The findings show that strong filial expectations, including pressure to conform, protect family reputation, avoid shame, and uphold collective honour, are closely associated with heightened identity conflict. These relationships were extremely strong and the survey confirmed that higher family pressure corresponds with greater confusion, guilt, self-suppression, and emotional exhaustion. Identity conflict emotions were also tightly interconnected, with guilt and fear of rejection showing the strongest link ,further indicated that family and cultural pressures are significantly related to suicidal thoughts and psychological distress. Conversely, the study found that supportive coping resources and resilience building strategies strongly reinforce one another. A strong negative correlation showed that youth with greater access to these supports report lower suicidal ideation. The study demonstrates that cultural and familial pressures intensify identity struggles, while accessible and affirming support systems play a crucial role in reducing distress among LGBTQ+ youth.
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