Thematic Analysis of My “Coming out” Experiences through an Intersectional Lens: An Autoethnographic Study

An autoethnographic study of my self-disclosure experiences as a gay, ethnic minority reflected a theme of identity exploration through both adolescence and emerging adulthood. Through an intersectional lens, identity development encompassed more than adolescence but also emerging adulthood, a developmental stage not accounted for by Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development.