Sarah Arnold, a Counselling Psychologist student currently studying a Doctorate at City University London, is conducting an interview research study about LGB young adults (aged 18-41) who feel rejected, not accepted and estranged from their family because of negative family attitudes towards their sexuality.
Participants who decide they wish to take part will undertake an individual interview (60-90 minutes long) with Sarah in which they will be invited to talk about their experiences of family rejection and estrangement. The interview will be tape-recorded, written up and studied to enable Sarah to understand the key aspects of the person’s experiences.
The ultimate aim of this study is to give mental health professionals a better idea of how to effectively support LGB adults who are struggling with the psychological consequences of family estrangement.
Sarah said: “Sadly this is still something many LGB experience. This research aims to get our voices heard!
“I live in Brighton but I can and do commute into London. I am looking for individuals in London, greater London and the South of England too. Obviously it’s easier if individuals are local to Brighton & Hove or East Sussex, but not essential.
“I am interviewing now and need more participants to make this research hard hitting! Please spread the word and get in touch!”
The study has received ethical clearance by City University’s research ethics board. It is being supervised by Dr Susan Strauss who is an HCPC registered Psychologist and lecturer at City University. She works within the Counselling Psychology department at City University.
All participants’ personal identity and interview responses will be kept strictly confidential. All names and identifying features of anyone mentioned in the interview will be anonymised.
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