"I’m Coming Out"
Research shows that music holds great importance to the LGBTQ+ community. However, only a handful of studies have explored personal and private music consumption and particularly its role in individual identity formation and the coming out process – typically, with a focus on gay men and lesbians....
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| Language: | English |
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GAMUT - Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research Centre (NORCE & University of Bergen)
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Voices |
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| Online Access: | https://voices.no/index.php/voices/article/view/4218 |
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| Summary: | Research shows that music holds great importance to the LGBTQ+ community. However, only a handful of studies have explored personal and private music consumption and particularly its role in individual identity formation and the coming out process – typically, with a focus on gay men and lesbians. This experiential qualitative study explored the role of music in LGBTQ+ identities before, during and after the coming out process. Data were collected from 30 participants who identified as LGBTQ+ and/or in the process of coming out using an online qualitative survey; four of these participants also took part in follow-up interviews. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, generating three themes: 1) Music to come out to; 2) Queer artists promoting individual authenticity, pride and empowerment; and 3) Queer music for community and belonging. The findings can inform the work of music therapists, music educators and community musicians working with LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.
Acknowledgements
We would like to thank all the participants for their contributions in this research and for taking the time to openly share their experiences.
Funding: There was no funding for this research.
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| ISSN: | 1504-1611 |