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ArticleJournal of community psychology2026

Fostering Critical Consciousness Through Theater of the Oppressed: A Mixed-Methods Study With Gay, Bisexual, Queer, and Transgender Men in Singapore.

David Puvaneyshwaran, Abbrielle Jiamin Low, Shao Yuan Chong, Ye Xuan Wee, Jungup Lee, Peilin Liang

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David PuvaneyshwaranDepartment of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0003-3358-6223
Abbrielle Jiamin LowKayos Kollective, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0009-0000-0312-1631
Shao Yuan ChongKayos Kollective, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0001-9612-8647
Ye Xuan WeeKayos Kollective, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0009-0008-8533-6780
Jungup LeeDepartment of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-8243-0543
Peilin LiangDepartment of English, Linguistics, and Theatre Studies, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-0158-7216

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Abstract

This convergent mixed-methods study explores how Theater of the Oppressed (TO) fosters critical consciousness among gay, bisexual, queer, and transgender men (n = 16) in Singapore. Grounded in Freirean praxis, the study assessed pre- and post-intervention changes across four domains: perceived inequality, egalitarianism, critical motivation, and support networks. Quantitative findings showed a significant improvement in support networks and positive shifts in motivation. Qualitative insights revealed how TO's embodied and dialogic methods promoted reflection, solidarity, and agency. Furthermore, this study operationalizes support networks as a distinct, measurable component of critical consciousness within a TO framework. Findings highlight the potential of arts-based, relational interventions to advance psychosocial resilience and collective empowerment among marginalized queer communities in non-Western contexts.

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ConsciousnessHomosexuality, MaleSexual and Gender MinoritiesTransgender PersonsHumansMaleMotivationSingaporeSocial Supportarts‐based methodscritical consciousnessmixed‐methodsqueer youthSingaporesupport networkstheater of the oppressed

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PMCPMC13268652

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