The study was conducted semi-structured interviews with 30 sober gay Latinos using a grounded theory approach. Understanding family dynamics within the context of recovery and sexuality can increase our understanding of how to leverage family ties to develop alcohol abuse interventions. There are very few studies that examine the extent and quality of emotional support from kin for this population. Familial ties can be a protective health factor, yet many gay Latinos experience rejection from family members because of their sexuality.
This study explores how sober gay Latino men obtain support from their families.
