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Sociopolitical and Cultural Correlates of Internalized Homonegativity in Gay and Bisexual Men: Findings from a Global Study

Rigmor C. BergMichael W. RossRichard Lemke

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homophobia/heterosexismSocial PsychologyStigma (botany)050109 social psychologyDermatologyPublic opinionGender Studies03 medical and health sciencesPolitics0501 psychology and cognitive scienceshomosexualProduct (category theory)internalized homonegativity030505 public healthbusiness.industry05 social sciencesGay menPublic Health Environmental and Occupational HealthHeterosexismVDP::Medical disciplines: 700::Health sciences: 800Peer reviewVDP::Medisinske Fag: 700::Helsefag: 800Reproductive MedicinestigmaPremisepolitical0305 other medical sciencebusinessPsychologySocial psychologysexual rights

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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Sexual Health on 15 November 2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/19317611.2016.1247125. Objectives: Based on the premise that internalized homonegativity (IH) is a product of the incorporation of environmental heterosexism, the authors examined the influence of sociopolitical and individual influences on IH. Methods: The cross-sectional study consisted of 109,382 gay and bisexual men across 77 countries. Results: Variables at the (European) country-level that were associated with higher levels of IH included lack of laws recognizing same-sex relationships and perceived and actual negative gay-related public opinion about homosexuals. Individual-level variables significantly associated with IH were public opinion about homosexuals and exposure to gay-related victimization/discrimination. Conclusions: An improved sociopolitical climate for LGB individuals is needed.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2016-10-19International Journal of Sexual Health
https://doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2016.1247125