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The relationship between homosexuality, internalized homo-negativity, and mental health in men who have sex with men.
- Source :
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Journal of homosexuality [J Homosex] 2008; Vol. 55 (2), pp. 185-203. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Whether homosexuality or internalized homo-negativity is the critical variable affecting the mental health of men who have sex with men has long been debated. As part of a larger study, 422 Midwestern homosexual men completed questionnaires examining degree of homosexuality, internalized homo-negativity, and depression. Logistic regression modeling identified internalized homo-negativity, but not degree of homosexuality, as significantly associated with greater adjustment depression (OR = 1.5), major depression (OR = 2.6), dysthymia (OR = 1.5), and likelihood of being in therapy (OR = 1.4). Internalized homo-negativity was also negatively associated with overall sexual health, psychosexual maturation, comfort with sexual orientation, "outness," and peer socialization. Internalized homo-negativity, not homosexuality, appears associated with negative health outcomes. Providers should promote sexual health and avoid interventions that reinforce internalized homo-negativity.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0091-8369
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of homosexuality
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18982569
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00918360802129394