Minority Stress and the Risk of Unwanted Sexual Experiences in LGBQ Undergraduates
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DOI: 10.1007/s11199-016-0710-2
Abstract: Sexual assault is prevalent among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) college students, but its relationship to anti-LGBQ stigma has not been established. The goal of the present study was to determine whether minority stress,… read more here.
Keywords: internalized homophobia; risk; unwanted sexual; minority stress ... See more keywords
The Moderating Effect of Filial Piety on the Relationship Between Perceived Public Stigma and Internalized Homophobia: a National Survey of the Chinese LGB Population
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DOI: 10.1007/s13178-020-00446-w
Abstract: Introduction Previous studies demonstrated that public stigma significantly contributes to internalized homophobia for lesbian, gay, and bisexuals (LGBs). Filial piety plays an important role in Chinese LGBs’ response to stressors related to their sexual orientation,… read more here.
Keywords: internalized homophobia; public stigma; perceived public; filial piety ... See more keywords
Intersecting Epidemics: Examining the Impact of Internalized Homophobia and Depression Symptoms on HIV Testing Through a Suicide Syndemic Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men.
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DOI: 10.1007/s40615-024-02225-4
Abstract: Young Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) in the USA face disproportionate rates of HIV incidence. Mental health vulnerabilities, including depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma, further exacerbate the HIV epidemic among this… read more here.
Keywords: homophobia depression; young bmsm; internalized homophobia; depression ... See more keywords
Investigating the influence of shame, depression, and distress tolerance on the relationship between internalized homophobia and binge eating in lesbian and bisexual women.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.12.001
Abstract: There is limited research evidence about the specific factors influencing disordered eating for lesbian and bisexual women. Therefore, this study investigated relationships among binge eating, internalized homophobia, shame, depression, and distress tolerance in a sample… read more here.
Keywords: internalized homophobia; depression; binge eating; lesbian bisexual ... See more keywords
Adult Attachment Anxiety Is Protective Against the Effects of Internalized Homophobia on Condomless Sex Among Young Sexual Minority Men: The P18 Cohort Study.
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DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2023.2167192
Abstract: Internalized homophobia, or the internalization of negative attitudes toward one's sexual minority identity, is associated with sexual risk behaviors among young sexual minority men (YSMM). However, the formation and maintenance of secure or insecure socio-emotional… read more here.
Keywords: attachment anxiety; internalized homophobia; adult attachment; sex ... See more keywords
Perceived Social Support Mediates the Negative Impact of Insecure Attachment Orientations on Internalized Homophobia in Gay Men
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DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2020.1734378
Abstract: ABSTRACT The mediating effect of perceived social support on the influence of insecure attachment orientations on internalized homophobia was assessed in a group of 70 Italian gay men (mean age = 28.8, SD = 6.2,… read more here.
Keywords: internalized homophobia; insecure attachment; perceived social; social support ... See more keywords
The Impact of Internalized Homophobia on Sleep Quality Among Sexual minority Men: A Moderated Mediation Effect
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DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2025.2542287
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective To examine the mediating role of depressive symptoms in the relationship between internalized homophobia and sleep quality among sexual minority men (SMM), and test whether perceived social support moderates this pathway. Methods A… read more here.
Keywords: internalized homophobia; mediation; depressive symptoms; sleep quality ... See more keywords
Internalized Homophobia, Body Dissatisfaction, Psychological Distress, and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Young Sexual Minority Men in China.
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DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2022.0007
Abstract: Purpose: Sexual minority men (SMM) have been shown to be at high risk of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). Internalized homophobia, body dissatisfaction, and psychological distress have been found to be related to NSSI among SMM, but… read more here.
Keywords: dissatisfaction; psychological distress; internalized homophobia; dissatisfaction psychological ... See more keywords
Dyadic effects of enacted stigma, internalized homophobia, and communal coping on depressive symptoms among cisgender sexual minority male couples.
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DOI: 10.1111/famp.12746
Abstract: The present study investigated the dyadic direct and indirect effects of enacted stigma on depressive symptoms via internalized homophobia and whether communal coping moderated the effects of enacted stigma on internalized homophobia and depressive symptoms.… read more here.
Keywords: enacted stigma; communal coping; stigma internalized; internalized homophobia ... See more keywords
Internalized homophobia, self-esteem, social support and depressive symptoms among sexual and gender minority women in Taiwan: an online survey.
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DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12705
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Sexual minority women are more likely to report depressive symptoms than sexual minority men. However, there is a lack of evidence to understand factors associated with depressive symptoms among sexual minority women in non-western… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; internalized homophobia; minority; sexual minority ... See more keywords
The effect of experienced discrimination and internalized homophobia level in gay and bisexual men on social anxiety level, self-esteem and quality of life
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DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.578
Abstract: Introduction Minority groups in terms of sexual orientation are exposed to specific stressors, unlike the stressors of the general population. Discrimination, stigma, prejudice and violence are more common in minority groups in terms of sexual… read more here.
Keywords: discrimination; internalized homophobia; quality life; self esteem ... See more keywords