Poszukiwanie i otrzymanie wsparcia internetowego przez osoby o orientacji homoseksualnej

Abstract

Crisis situations that require social support are an inseparable element of life. Due to the functioning stereotypes and social attitudes, the need for it may increase in people who are “different”. The conducted research included 108 people of homosexual orientation, who constitute a minority in our society. The research was carried out using the proprietary questionnaire, and its purpose was to determine the search for and receipt of support on the Internet, taking into account various situations that may require social support and its types. In order to collect the research material, the snowball method was used. The results of the research show that the Internet is a source of seeking support by homosexual people, especially in the case of health problems, relationship breakdown and mental problems (including depression). They seek and at the same time declare to receive, above all, information support in the virtual space.