Understanding Acculturation, Mental Health and Sexual Identity in Gay Filipino Canadians in the Diaspora
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Authors
Aguilar, Adela
Issue Date
2025-08-06
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
gay Filipino Canadians , Filipino diaspora , acculturation , mental health , bicultural stress , Filipino cultural values , immigration , family separation , LGBTQ+ , intersectionality , family reunification
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Abstract
This research explores the psychological experiences of gay Filipino Canadians in the diaspora, focusing on how acculturation, cultural values, and systemic barriers shape these individual’s mental health. The research examines the complex interplay between Filipino cultural expectations, Canadian societal norms, compounded by the pressured related to navigating sexuality within these communities. This Capstone highlights the impact of family separation, discrimination, and the challenges of maintaining cultural identity by drawing from research on migration patterns, bicultural stress, and indigenous Filipino psychology. Filipino cultural values such as hiya and pakisisama play a crucial role in shaping coping strategies and emotional well-being. The findings in this research emphasize the importance of culturally sensitive and identity-affirming approaches in mental health supports for the gay Filipino Canadians in the diaspora. This Capstone also argues that understanding the unique stressors that this population face is essential for developing more effective counselling interventions. This research aims to contribute to the growing field of culturally competent mental health care by addressing the intersections of ethnicity, sexuality, and immigration status.
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
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