Motivations for Involvement in Nonmetropolitan LGBTQ Organizations: A Multimethod Qualitative Exploration

Megan S. Paceley; Lance C. Keene; Benjamin J. Lough

doi:10.1080/10705422.2014.985412

Motivations for Involvement in Nonmetropolitan LGBTQ Organizations: A Multimethod Qualitative Exploration

Megan S. Paceley, Lance C. Keene, Benjamin J. Lough

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Abstract

Organizations serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities provide services aimed at improving the health and well-being of LGBTQ people, yet may face limited resources and community support in nonmetropolitan communities. This study seeks to understand LGBTQ individuals’ motivations for becoming and staying involved in nonmetropolitan LGBTQ organizations. Data collection methods included interviews, participant observation, and focus groups. Six categories of motivations emerged: (1) to access support and resources; (2) to establish an LGBTQ community; (3) to be generative; (4) to affirm identity; (5) to support an LGBTQ organization; and (6) to combine one’s personal and professional lives.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	102-125
Number of pages	24
Journal	Journal of Community Practice
Volume	23
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10705422.2014.985412
State	Published - Jan 2 2015

Keywords

GLBT issues
community
community organization
community practice
community-based organizations
community-based research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Development
Sociology and Political Science
Public Administration

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