External Challenges of Homosexual Men in the Process of Change

Nor Solehah Saadin and Aizan Sofia Amin
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Nor Solehah Saadin: Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Aizan Sofia Amin: Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 4, 3917-3924

Abstract: This study was conducted to identify the external challenges faced by the homosexual male community during the process of leaving the homosexual lifestyle. Seven Muslim homosexual men, between the ages of 22 and 48, participated as informants in this qualitative study, which employed purposive sampling and snowball sampling methods. Researchers used semi-structured in-depth interview techniques to collect data. Through thematic analysis, the study found four external challenges that must be faced by informants in this process of change. Negative responses from individuals in the environment, social environment factors, technological developments, and the absence of a support system were the external challenges the informants encountered throughout their journey away from the homosexual lifestyle. Implications and recommendations for two professional groups—counselors and religious figures—who are directly involved with this community are also discussed to help them overcome the homosexual lifestyle.

Date: 2025
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