Perceived Impact of Bisexual Identity: An Analysis on Crisis, Obstacles, and Trials among selected Senior High School Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Bisexuality has been documented since ancient times (400 B.C). Bisexuality is a recurring theme in Greek mythology and historical records show that it is common for young to have sexual relationships. Bisexual people may be stigmatized by mainstream society, but they may also experience discrimination from within the community they identify with or belong to. Bisexuality equals infidelity, bisexual people cannot make up their minds. A bisexual person discriminates, barriers to treatment and other concerns which may often contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Fear of these or of other negative experiences may also cause individuals to feel unsafe and refrain from coming out to friends, family, and society in general.

METHODS

This study used a quantitative descriptive method using focus group discussion. The researchers utilized a questionnaire type of descriptive research method and purposive sampling which enables the researchers to gather information from the respondents on what are the crisis, obstacles, and trials that a bisexual encounter.

RESULTS

Based on the data gathered from the respondents, they are frightened to express their feelings that is why some of the bisexuals mostly experienced depression, anxiety and being uncomfortable with others. From the survey the highest rate of the commonly encountered problems of a bisexual student with a total weighted mean of 3.92 is being self-doubt, followed by the struggle to be accepted by their family with 3.74, discrimination for their preferred sexuality in third with 3.58, in fourth which is the impact of social media with 3.34, and lastly with a total weighted mean of 3.4 which is the reflection though being a bisexual does not conclude that it has only a negative impact but also a positive one as well. With a total weighted mean of 4.22 is revealing their real sexuality in first, the second one is bisexuality is not a hindrance to success in life with 3.96, the third one is bisexual person can contribute a lot in our society with 3.94.

DISCUSSIONS

From the data gathered in the findings, self-doubt and rejection from family are the most common problems a bisexual encounter that eventually leads to stress, depression, and anxiety. The researcher concluded that respect, awareness, and understanding are all we can do to lessen their struggles. They need to be protected by passing a bill (Sogie Bill) and giving proper punishment for the offenders of the members of LGBTQ for not giving their rights to be themselves as a member of society. The research leads to the development of conducting a Gender Awareness Program. But above all, it's not just giving what they want but also giving what they need. To love and accept them for who they are.