What is it about?
We conducted individual interviews with 10 Black same gender loving men from across the United States to understand how they use their spirituality to cope with racism, homophobia, and poverty. Using thematic analysis, we found that men highlighted four spiritual tools: (1) using spirituality to guide their actions; (2) explaining oppression through a spiritual lens; (3) using their spirituality to regulate their emotions after experiencing oppression; and (4) relying on their spiritual identity to resist oppression.
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Why is it important?
This research highlights anti-oppressive strategies grounded in Black same gender loving men's spirituality. These strategies may be used to help them navigate racism, homophobia, and poverty in a way that protects them from poor health outcomes.
Perspectives
We're particularly proud of this article as it represents a rigorous application of reflexive thematic analysis coupled with African-centered psychology. The combination of these helped us craft a scientifically rigorous study based solely in an African paradigm. We were able to generate concrete strategies to positively impact the lives of Black same gender loving men.
Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter
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This page is a summary of: “I can go off and then pray later about that”: The relationship between spirituality and oppression in Black same gender loving men’s lives., Qualitative Psychology, June 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/qup0000295.
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