Sociopolitical and Cultural Correlates of Internalized Homonegativity in Gay and Bisexual Men: Findings from a Global Study. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berg, Rigmor C.; Lemke, Richard; Ross, Michael W.
• Is Part Of: International journal of sexual health. Volume 29:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 97
• Page End: 111
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Gay men -- homosexual -- internalized homonegativity -- homophobia/heterosexism -- sexual rights -- stigma -- political; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Gender identity -- Periodicals; Sexual Behavior -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 155.3
• DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2016.1247125
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1931-7611

Abstract

ABSTRACT: 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.