Exploring the Lived Experiences of Conversion Therapy Efforts among LGBTIQ+ people in Vietnam

The study 'Exploring the Lived Experiences of Conversion Therapy Efforts among LGBTIQ+ people in Vietnam' is the first in-depth research in Vietnam focusing on examining the forms, impacts, and consequences of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Change Efforts (SOGICE) on LGBTIQ+ individuals. The research has demonstrated that SOGICE represents attempts to alter sexual orientation and gender identity - practices that have been assessed as harmful and scientifically unfounded. The findings reveal that all participants had experienced at least two different forms of SOGICE, primarily from family members, relatives, and their social environment. The study analyzes six common forms of conversion therapy, along with their profound psychological, physical, and relational impacts on victims. This represents an important scientific resource that contributes to raising awareness about the harmful effects of forced conversion practices while also proposing essential support needs for LGBTIQ+ individuals in Vietnam. It marks a breakthrough in comprehensively understanding and evaluating the conversion therapy experiences of LGBTIQ+ people in Vietnam.

• Author
  Lighthouse Social Enterprise, iSEE
• Year of publication
  2024
• Area
  Heath careLegal
• Target audience
  FamilyEnterpriseCivil society organizationGovernmental agencies