Journal article
The Emotional and Psychological Experiences of Drag Performers: A Qualitative Study
Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, Vol.12(1), pp.32-50
01/02/2018
DOI: 10.1080/15538605.2018.1421114
Abstract
To better understand psychological experiences of drag queens, the authors conducted interviews with 12 cisgender, gay male drag queens from a midsouth state. Participants were age 22 to 54 years (M = 34) and reported participating in drag for 2 to 33 years (M = 13). The authors used consensual qualitative analysis to identify five main themes: motivation, effects, protective factors, stressors, and involvement. Results indicate that participants in drag may benefit from social support, a creative outlet, and empowerment. Participants also reported experiences of discrimination, performance anxiety, and loss of friendships. We discuss implications for counseling lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people who may perform in drag.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The Emotional and Psychological Experiences of Drag Performers: A Qualitative Study
- Creators
- Douglas Knutson - Southern Illinois University CarbondaleJulie M. Koch - Oklahoma State UniversityJenilee Sneed - Oklahoma State UniversityAnthony Lee - Oklahoma State University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, Vol.12(1), pp.32-50
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- DOI
- 10.1080/15538605.2018.1421114
- ISSN
- 1553-8605
- eISSN
- 1553-8338
- Number of pages
- 19
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/02/2018
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
- Record Identifier
- 9984371079602771
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