I. A. Ikhile

The Power of Belonging: Understanding the Lived Experiences of Middle-Aged Men Who Have Sex with Men in Cultivating Social and Emotional Connection

Belonging is a fundamental human need that shapes emotional well-being, social connection and mental health, particularly among populations exposed to stigma and exclusion. In South Africa, where constitutional protections for sexual minorities coexist with persistent sociocultural conservatism, the belonging experienc...