Through their eyes: A qualitative, daily diary exploration of oppression-based stress experiences among sexual and gender minority adolescents.

The purpose of this study was to provide an in-depth, daily, and qualitative examination of oppression-based stress experiences among sexual and gender minority adolescents (SGMA) across varying social contexts-that is, varying interpersonal relationships and social environments. A sample of 94 SGMA were recruited and completed up to 21 days of daily diaries, in which respondents answered an open-ended question surrounding their daily negative experiences-or "lows"-associated with their marginalized identities. A total of 1,629 entries were analyzed using qualitative content analysis methods. Five themes of daily oppression-based stress experiences emerged from the responses, encompassing: (1) social rejection and discomfort, (2) relationship stressors, (3) stress related to identity development and disclosure, (4) negative or inadequate representation, and (5) structural cissexism-related stressors. Our findings further elucidate the content and type of oppression-based stressors SGMA experience across multiple intrapersonal, interpersonal, and structural domains; additionally, we identify salient, intervenable areas for future research to reduce the everyday oppression-based stress experiences of SGMA.