[article]
| Titre : |
Loud and proud: Collective self-esteem is negatively associated with internalized stigma and minority stress. A mixed methods study of intersectional stigma among queer autistic adults from Poland |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Anna PYSZKOWSKA, Auteur ; Ari NOWACKI, Auteur ; Franciszek STEFANEK, Auteur |
| Article en page(s) : |
p.202781 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Autism Queer Intersectional stigma Collective self-esteem Minority stress Internalized stigma |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Previous research shows a significant prevalence of autistic individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or queer when compared to neurotypical peers. Both these populations may experience discrimination and stigma; therefore, autistic members of the LGBTQ+ community may experience intersectional stigma (having multiple marginalized identities) or invisibility (being omitted from the discourse). However, being a part of a minority group may lead to developing collective self-esteem, including pride and acceptance. Additionally, using symbols may be a significant communication tool among autistic individuals. The current study aimed to identify: 1) quantitative links between intersectional stigma (queer minority stress and internalized autism stigma), social camouflaging, collective self-esteem, and life satisfaction, and 2) qualitative themes regarding wearing visible queer symbols in an adult LGBTQ+ autistic population from Poland. One hundred thirty-four persons (including 59.70 % women) participated in the study, consisting of seven quantitative measurements and nine open-ended questions. Autism-related internalized stigma and queer minority stress exhibited significant associations, while life satisfaction was correlated with diminished internalized stigma and minority stress, higher collective self-esteem, and stigma resistance. 42.53 % of the respondents declared wearing visible queer symbols in public and answered open-ended questions that were thematically analyzed. Five themes were developed to capture their experiences, e.g., positive and negative aspects, symbols as social signaling, and community building. Lived experiences highlighted the significance of signaling one’s queer identity to their self-esteem, sense of pride, and as a tool for social communication. These qualitative results align with quantitative ones, deepening our understanding of queer autistic community. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202781 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579 |
in Research in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202781
[article] Loud and proud: Collective self-esteem is negatively associated with internalized stigma and minority stress. A mixed methods study of intersectional stigma among queer autistic adults from Poland [texte imprimé] / Anna PYSZKOWSKA, Auteur ; Ari NOWACKI, Auteur ; Franciszek STEFANEK, Auteur . - p.202781. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Research in Autism > 130 (February 2026) . - p.202781
| Mots-clés : |
Autism Queer Intersectional stigma Collective self-esteem Minority stress Internalized stigma |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
Previous research shows a significant prevalence of autistic individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or queer when compared to neurotypical peers. Both these populations may experience discrimination and stigma; therefore, autistic members of the LGBTQ+ community may experience intersectional stigma (having multiple marginalized identities) or invisibility (being omitted from the discourse). However, being a part of a minority group may lead to developing collective self-esteem, including pride and acceptance. Additionally, using symbols may be a significant communication tool among autistic individuals. The current study aimed to identify: 1) quantitative links between intersectional stigma (queer minority stress and internalized autism stigma), social camouflaging, collective self-esteem, and life satisfaction, and 2) qualitative themes regarding wearing visible queer symbols in an adult LGBTQ+ autistic population from Poland. One hundred thirty-four persons (including 59.70 % women) participated in the study, consisting of seven quantitative measurements and nine open-ended questions. Autism-related internalized stigma and queer minority stress exhibited significant associations, while life satisfaction was correlated with diminished internalized stigma and minority stress, higher collective self-esteem, and stigma resistance. 42.53 % of the respondents declared wearing visible queer symbols in public and answered open-ended questions that were thematically analyzed. Five themes were developed to capture their experiences, e.g., positive and negative aspects, symbols as social signaling, and community building. Lived experiences highlighted the significance of signaling one’s queer identity to their self-esteem, sense of pride, and as a tool for social communication. These qualitative results align with quantitative ones, deepening our understanding of queer autistic community. |
| En ligne : |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2025.202781 |
| Permalink : |
https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=579 |
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Loud and proud: Collective self-esteem is negatively associated with internalized stigma and minority stress. A mixed methods study of intersectional stigma among queer autistic adults from Poland in Research in Autism, 130 (February 2026)
