Dr. Darren Whitfield Published in JMIR Formative Research
Associate Professor Darren Whitfield and colleagues published a new article on the use of social media by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth adults to offer social support in JMIR Formative Research. We conducted qualatitive interviews with 52 adults ages 18 and 30 years old. Our findings suggest Black and Hispanic young adults exhibited a preference for connecting with individuals who shared similar identities, seeking safety and tailored advice.
Full citation: Gordon JD, Whitfield DL, Mammadli T,Escobar-Viera CG. Social Support–Seeking Strategies on Social Media at the Intersection of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Identity, Race, and Ethnicity: Insights for Intervention From a Qualitative Study. JMIR Form Res 2023;7:e51702. doi: http://doi.org/10.2196/51702