The Pursuit of Wellness Attainment for Filipino LGBTQIA Adolescents in Family Contexts: Gender Minority-Family Relations Wellness Model
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https://doi.org/10.64397/nepj.v01i03.2026.a36Keywords:
LGBTQIA adolescents, wellness, family dynamics, family acceptance, nursingAbstract
Introduction: Wellness is a dynamic and multidimensional state that evolves across the lifespan, with adolescence representing a critical developmental stage. This study developed a Gender Minority–Family Relations Wellness Model explaining how family-related factors influence the multidimensional wellness of Filipino LGBTQIA adolescents within sociocultural contexts characterized by collectivism, religiosity, and strong family cohesion.
Methods: A structured narrative review was conducted using literature from PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar (2001–2025). Studies from Philippine and Southeast Asian contexts were included. Thematic synthesis identified patterns related to family structure, dynamics, acceptance, rejection, and adolescent health outcomes.
Results: The proposed model identifies eight interrelated determinants: family type, family structure, family dynamics, family reactions, family conflict, family rejection, family acceptance, and family support. Evidence indicates that Filipino family systems significantly shape adolescent wellness trajectories. Affirming environments promote resilience, identity integration, and psychological well-being, while rejecting environments may increase risks of depression, substance use, and suicidality. Family acceptance is consistently identified as a key protective factor.
Conclusion: The model provides a culturally grounded framework for nursing and adolescent health. However, as a conceptual model, it requires empirical validation through quantitative and mixed-methods research.
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