Abstract
Research has suggested that various leisure contexts can shape lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals’ identities differently. The multiplicity of identities for Chinese LGBTQ+ individuals who migrate from China to the U.S. may be more salient and complicated given the potential changes in the cultural environment, acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, and leisure experiences. The purpose of the study was to explore the leisure experiences of Chinese queer individuals living in the U.S. and the associated meanings they attribute to identity development. Data collection included semi-structured interviews with eleven Chinese LGT individuals, including seven gay men, two trans men, and two lesbian women. Through the theoretical lens of Identity Centrality, results revealed that participants engaged in various leisure activities to reinforce their sexual, gender, and leisure identities. The findings contributed to understanding the intersections of (im)migration, culture, and leisure in shaping the identity expression of Chinese queer immigrants.
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