Abstract

Introduction

Gay and bisexual (GB) men report anxiety about rejection based on sexual identity. The impact rejection has on GB men’s mental health was investigated to understand how rejection impacts positive psychological constructs (hope and self-compassion), as well as anxiety, depression, and internalized homophobia. Rurality was also considered.

Methods

Data from 154 GB men were analyzed via linear regression.

Results

Results showed higher levels of gay-related rejection were associated with decreased self-compassion and hope agency and increased depressive symptoms and anxiety. No associations with rurality were found.

Conclusion

Implications include suggestions for practitioners in helping GB men with self-compassion and hope.

中文翻译：

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男同性恋和双性恋男性的农村、与同性恋相关的拒绝敏感性和心理健康结果

摘要

介绍

男同性恋和双性恋 (GB) 男性表示对基于性身份的拒绝感到焦虑。调查了拒绝对 GB 男性心理健康的影响，以了解拒绝如何影响积极的心理结构（希望和自我同情），以及焦虑、抑郁和内化的同性恋恐惧症。农村也被考虑在内。

方法

通过线性回归分析了 154 名 GB 男性的数据。

结果

结果表明，与同性恋相关的更高程度的拒绝与自我同情和希望代理的减少以及抑郁症状和焦虑的增加有关。没有发现与农村的联系。

结论

含义包括对从业者帮助 GB 男性的自我同情和希望的建议。