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salud publica mex 2024; 66 (2)

Emotional distress and coping strategies of LGBTQ migrants in transit through Mexico

Berenzon-Gorn S, Galván-Reyes J, Alanís-Navarro S, Medina-Mora ME, Saavedra-Solano N

Language: Spanish
References: 29
Page: 165-172
PDF size: 245.74 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. To describe the emotional distress and coping strategies used by a LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) group of migrants in the country of origin and in those of transit and/or destination, and to analyze the intersection with other categories such as nationality, social class, gender, and sexual orientation. Materials and methods. Qualitative study that analyzes the narratives of 25 LGBTQ migrants in mobility through Mexico staying in two shelters located in Mexico City and Tijuana. The information was obtained through semi-structured interviews carried out between October 2021 and June 2022. The meaning categorization technique was used for the analysis of the discursive material. Results. Gender discrimination and sexual orientation are more severe in some Central American countries, the emotional distress generated responds to the intersection between gender, sexual orientation, social class, in a permissive context with organized violence, impunity, violence and regional precariousness. The most used strategies to deal with distress were the search for support and distractions, passive coping and emigration. They are all inefficient because they help temporarily. Conclusions. Emigration is a strategy with a high cost for stability and emotional well-being.


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