Does It Get Better? Exploring "It Gets Better" Videos Using Visual Sociology

Autor/inn/en	Brandon-Friedman, Richard A.; Kinney, Mx M. Killian
Titel	Does It Get Better? Exploring "It Gets Better" Videos Using Visual Sociology
Quelle	In: Journal of LGBT Youth, 18 (2021) 4, S.421-437 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Brandon-Friedman, Richard A.) ORCID (Kinney, Mx M. Killian)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1936-1653
DOI	10.1080/19361653.2019.1691107
Schlagwörter	LGBTQ People; Youth; Social Support Groups; At Risk Persons; Video Technology; Social Bias; Psychological Patterns; Well Being; Emotional Response; Minority Groups; Stereotypes; Suicide + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Jugend; Jugendlicher; Jugendalter; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Risikogruppe; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Emotionales Verhalten; Ethnische Minderheit; Klischee; Selbstmord
Abstract	In 2010, the It Gets Better (IGB) project website was launched to house videos containing messages of support for youth who identify as sexual and/or gender minorities (SGMs). Despite success as a virtual social movement, scholars have suggested that the imagery portrayed may unintentionally exclude those who are most marginalized and that the videos often implore individuals to endure suffering now to gain happiness later. Using visual sociology methodology, the visual messaging and demographics of IGB video producers were examined and compared against criticisms of the project. Imagery portrayed was consistent with common concerns about exclusions of minorities, those who do not fit social standards of physical attractiveness, and those who challenge heteronormativity and adherence to gender norms. Despite IGB videos' intentions to promote hope, the tales of struggle and hardship relayed often resulted in the depiction of negative emotions. Expressions of confidence, defiance, and empathy were visible, but the most prevalent emotion was sadness. Negative visual presentations and exclusion of significant demographics within the SGM community suggest IGB videos project more complex visual signals and different messaging than would be expected from videos designed to be supportive. Professionals should be attuned to these concerns when working with SGM youth. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01