Attitudes towards holebisexuality among adolescents living and/or studying in Ghent

Staff members: 
Ms. Sara De Meyer

Objectives

Main objectives

To obtain knowledge and insight that contributes to the development of an intervention which enables adolescents (14 to 18 years old) – living and/or studying in Ghent - to discuss sexual diversity and which adds to a positive change in attitudes towards holebisexuality.

 Methods

  • Literature review
  • Qualitative research: In depth interviews and focus groups

 Activities

  • Literature review
  • Fieldwork (interviews and focus groups) and analysis

Results

  • Overview of factors that can contribute to negative attitudes towards holebisexuality among adolescents (14 to 18 years old) living and/or studying in Ghent.
  • Provide information that can contribute to the development of an intervention which improves discussion on sexual diversity and reduces negative attitudes towards holebisexuality among adolescents living and/or studying in Ghent.

Funding agencies

Agency for Socio-Cultural Work for Youth and Adults (Flemish Ministry Culture, Youth, Sport and Media)

Geography:

Ghent, Belgium

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Project categories: 
Adolescent and Youth Health
Reproductive Health and Reproductive Rights
Geography: 
Belgium
Funding agencies: 
Flemish government
Team: 
Specific Communities (K)
Partners: 
City of Ghent (Diversity and Equal opportunity Service), Intercultural Network Ghent, Çavaria, vzw Jong
Project status: 
Closed
Period: 
01/04/2014-30/06/2014
Ends on: 
Monday, June 30, 2014