Date of Graduation
Spring 5-17-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program
Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
First Advisor
Dr. Michelle Montagno
Second Advisor
Dr. Alison Cerezo
Third Advisor
Dr. J Garrett-Walker
Abstract
This qualitative study explored the processes of finding community and developing one’s own intersectional racial and gender identity through the social media (SM) experiences of 8 Black gender expansive (GE) adults located around the United States. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) methodology and an intersectional theoretical framework, the research questions guiding the study were: “What is the relationship between Black gender expansive people, social media, and community?” and “What is the relationship between Black gender expansive people, social media, and identity development?” The researcher’s findings from in-depth interviews with participants included three major themes: A) Positive Resilience-Supporting Experiences on SM, B) “Don’t Read the Comments”: Negative Experiences on SM, and C) Intersectional Identity Development IRL (In Real Life) and on SM. An analysis of these findings, implications for practice, and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Holmes, M. J. (2024). Creating whole inclusive worlds: The impact of social media usage on Black gender expansive millennials’ experiences of social support and identity development processes. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/diss/681
