Living Conditions and Life Situation for LGBTI People with Immigrant Background in Norway, 2018

The purpose of the study was to provide insight into how different discriminatory structures and practices interact, which will be an important basis for improving the living conditions of vulnerable groups. The study includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people with backgrounds from a number of different countries in the world and living in different places in Norway. The research project consists of two sub-studies: First, we have conducted a web-based survey aimed at queers with an immigrant background. 251 people answered the survey. This study is based on self-recruitment and is therefore not statistically representative. Secondly, we have conducted an interview survey where we have spoken to 41 queers with an immigrant background aged 16 to 61 years. Most interviews are open life story interviews where the participants themselves defined what they would tell and the conversation was governed by what was important to them. In both sub-surveys, we have elucidated key issues of living conditions such as education and work, health, substance abuse, relationships and networks, openness, discrimination and violence. For further information about "Living conditions and life situation for LGBTI people with immigrant background in Norway, 2018", please contact the principal investigator.