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Elements of Minority Stress and Resilience in LGBTQ+ Students’ Experience of Education Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Nika Ferbežar, Alja Kopinič, Marko Gavriloski Tretjak
This study investigates the experiences of minority stress and resilience among LGBTQ+ students in educational settings and identifies critical contributors to their well-being. To highlight the un...
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Queer Urbanisms in Wilhelmine and Weimar Germany: Of Towns and Villages Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Douglas Pretsell
Published in Journal of Homosexuality (Ahead of Print, 2024)
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Loud, Proud, and All Around Hilarious: Queer Humor in Contemporary Graphic Novels as a Method of Interpersonal Affirmation and Awareness Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Cal D. McCarthy
Despite the prevalent humor in political, performative, and personal means of expression throughout American LGBTQ+ history, there is not yet an academic analysis on the overlap between queer theor...
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Increased Stigma, and Physical and Sexual Violence Against Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Analyzing Social and Structural Barriers to HIV Testing and Coping Behaviors Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Subash Thapa, Tadese Tewogbola Ogunleye, Roman Shrestha, Ranjila Joshi, Karin Hannes
In sub-Saharan Africa, accessing HIV testing services is a significant challenge for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW). In this qualitative evidence synthesis, our aim is ...
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Investigating the Needs and Concerns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Questioning Cancer Patients Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 SK Zazzera, C Poole, L Marignol
The needs and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) patients with cancer remain poorly understood. This is important as LGBTQ+ patients have an elevated ri...
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Sex Panics: Queer (Counter)publics, Networking, and Sociality in Nigeria Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Abideen David Amodu
Previous studies on same-sex attractions and sexualities in general have explored various dimensions and the social and psychological implications of its existence in societies where they are rejec...
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Mental Disorders and Suicidality by Sexual Orientation Status Among First-Year College Students in France Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Emma Germanaud, Stacey Callahan, Mathieu Revranche, Margot Biscond, Océane Pic, Mathilde Husky
Studies indicate that non-heterosexual young adults experience higher rates of mental health problems in various settings. This study seeks to further explore these associations, distinguishing het...
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“God Did Not Create Us This Way”: An Investigation into the Experiences of School Counselors Working with Arab-Muslim LGBTQ Youth Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Raneen Da’as, Ortal Slobodin
Schools play a key role in supporting, protecting, and advocating for LGBTQ students. However, educational programs worldwide tend to exclude and marginalize LGBTQ issues, especially when it comes ...
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Health Communication Preferences of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Individuals – Development and First Psychometric Evaluation of the CommTrans Questionnaire Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Rieka von der Warth, Lukas M. Horstmeier, Mirjam Körner, Erik Farin-Glattacker
Patient-doctor communication is an important component of patient-centered care and should be adapted to the target group. Adapting communication to transgender and gender-diverse individuals is pa...
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Somatization Patterns and Minority Stress Among LGBTQ+ Individuals in Hungary Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Zsuzsanna Gubán, Mária Gubán, Anna Csekő-Szél
This research aims to explore the relationship between somatization and minority stress in the LGBTQ+ community in Hungary, building on the biopsychosocial model, addressing the unique health chall...
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Fantasy Worlds, Real-Life Impact: The Benefits of RPGs for Transgender Identity Exploration Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Sonder Van Wert, Kristina Howansky
The current research explored the influences of role-playing video games (RPGs) on the development of gender identity among transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) individuals. In Study 1 (N =...
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To Show or Not to Show: Factors within the School Environment That Influence the Expression of LGBTQ Identities Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Rachelle Millers, Clifford Lewis
Prejudice against LGBTQ people during their schooling years can be detrimental due to its long-term consequences. This includes the development of beliefs that the world is unsafe, which can perpet...
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Definitions and Measurement Tools for Assessing Parental Reactions to LGB People Coming Out: A Critical Review Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Paul Martins, Catherine Potard, Bénédicte Gohier, Baptiste Lignier
Parental responses to young people’s coming out as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are a crucial experience in identity formation and subsequent mental health outcomes. However, how parents react to...
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Sexual Racism on Geosocial Networking Applications and Identity Outness Among Sexual Minority Men in the US Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Junye Ma, Dafna Paltin, Michael Miller-Perusse, Ashley Black, Jason V. Baker, Keith J. Horvath
Although the use of geosocial networking (GSN) applications for relationship seeking is prevalent among sexual minority men (SMM), SMM of color may be vulnerable to sexual racism online. Little is ...
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Mental Health Practitioners’ Knowledge of LGBTQA+ Conversion Practices and Their Perceptions of Impacts on Survivors Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Joel R. Anderson, Timothy W. Jones, Jennifer Power, Tiffany M. Jones, Nathan Despott, Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli, Percy Gurtler
The aims of this study were to identify Australian mental health practitioners’ knowledge of what LGBTQA+ conversion practices are and their perceptions of impacts on survivors. We interviewed 18 m...
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Physical Distancing for Gay Men from People Living with HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Minsoo Jung
The fear of COVID-19 can exacerbate social stigma and prejudice against individuals living with HIV (PLWH). This research delved into the behaviors of MSM (men who have sex with men) who practice p...
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Two Gender Medicine: Provider-Side Barriers to Caring for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Tyler Schafer, Phillip W. Schnarrs, Aleta Baldwin
Experienced and anticipated discrimination during health care visits result in lower health care utilization rates, which contribute to persistent health disparities between transgender and gender ...
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The Homophobia Course in the Life of Older Gay Men in Brazil: Their Social Representations Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 José Victor de Oliveira Santos, Ludgleydson Fernandes de Araújo
This study aims at understanding the social representations of homophobia among older gay men. A number of 20 older gay men aged between 60 and 75 years old participated of the study; the average a...
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An Exploratory Analysis of Contributors to Cognitive Functioning Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals Who Had COVID-19 Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Oscar Y. Franco-Rocha, Kimberly A. Lewis, Shelli R. Kesler, Ashley M. Henneghan
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals face mental health disparities. However, research analyzing SGM people’s mental health after a COVID-19 diagnosis is scarce. In this secondary analysis ...
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Coming to Voice as Total Top or Total Bottom: Autobiographical Acts and the Sexual Politics of Versatility on Reddit Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Richard Vytniorgu
For gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM), sexual versatility encompasses both insertive (top) and receptive (bottom) sexual practices. By contrast, “total top” and “total bottom” ro...
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Uses and Grindifications: Examining the Motivators and Antecedents of Grindr Usage Among GBMSM Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Brian C. Aitken, Laramie Taylor
Grindr is a popular geospatial networking application (GSNA) among gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM); it can be used for variety of goals (e.g. finding dates, making friends, or ...
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Is That Really Sexual Harassment? The Effect of a Victim’s Sexual Orientation on How People View a Sexual Harassment Claim Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Danica Kulibert, India Reidt, Laurie O’Brien
In three experiments and a meta-analysis, the present research examined how the sexual orientation of a victim affected the perceived legitimacy of sexual harassment claims. Working from prototype ...
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The Workplace Experiences of Transgender and Gender Diverse Employees: A Systematic Literature Review Using the Minority Stress Model Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Daniel Cancela, Sarah E. Stutterheim, Sjir Uitdewilligen
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) employees encounter unique challenges in the workplace that are not shared with the rest of the working population. In this study, we conducted a systematic rev...
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Gender and Sexuality Disparities in Perception, Attitude and Social Intimacy Among Sinophone Youth Toward Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Individuals: Based on an Internet Survey Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Xiyuan Hu, Heng Wang
The study aims at assessing gender and sexuality characteristics (GSC) in perception, attitude, and social intimacy among Sinophone youth toward transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people....
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‘I Am they.’ Non-Binary Representation in Television Fiction as a Manifestation of Social Conceptions Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Vítor Blanco-Fernández, Isabel Villegas-Simón, María T. Soto-Sanfiel
This qualitative research uses a case study to observe non-binary representation in TV fiction. The Dan character from the Spanish series HIT (RTVE, 2020–present), who is the first openly non-binar...
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Unmet Healthcare Needs and Medical Cannabis Use Among Sexual and Gender Minoritized Adults in a High-Stigma Environment Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Erin A. Vogel, Julia McQuoid, Katelyn F. Romm, Darla E. Kendzor, Amy M. Cohn
Sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) individuals in high-stigma areas may use cannabis to cope with unmet healthcare needs and elevated stress. Adults in Oklahoma (Mage = 43.9[SD = 16.8], 54.5% fema...
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Job-Seeking Experiences of Trans Adults in South Korea Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Jimin Sung, Jaehee Yi, Min Ah Kim, Gaben Sanchez
Being trans is stigmatized and can make it difficult to fit into the job market in South Korean society. This study explored trans individuals’ job-seeking experience and the impact of gender ident...
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LGBTQIA+ vs the Brazilian Unified Health System: Basic Health Unit Use and Associated Factors Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Bianca Borges Romeiro Caetano, Diógenes Dias Oliveira, Tiago Schaffer Ramos, Caren Serra Bavaresco, Adair Luiz Stefanello Busato, Julia Itzel Acosta Moreno Vinholes, Flávio Renato Reis de Moura
The Brazilian Unified Health System provides universal health care access without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. We conducted a nationwide study with a cross-sectional design and...
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Psychometric Validation of the “LGBTIQ+ Themes in Literature Education” Scale (LTiLE)* Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Delfín Ortega-Sánchez
The aim of this research is to describe the adaptation process and psychometric properties of the “LGBTIQ+ Themes in Literature Education” (LTiLE) scale, the first instrument aimed at measuring att...
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Israeli Single Gay Fathers’ Choice of Lone Parenthood via Surrogacy: A Qualitative Study Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Maya Tsfati, Dorit-Segal Engelchin
This article focuses on Israeli single gay fathers’ reproductive choices. Thematic analysis of 13 in-depth semi-structured interviews with Israeli single gay fathers yielded two themes related to t...
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Etiology Beliefs About Sexual and Gender Minority Youth (EB-SGM): Validation with College Students, Community Adults, and Pediatric Healthcare Providers Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Allison Schimmel-Bristow, Dianna M. Boone, Wade C. McDonald, Lendi N. Joy, Sarah E. Sobalvarro, Julianna Capobianco, Aubrianna Stuckey, Serena Wasilewski, Melissa Anne Faith
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth are at risk for adverse health outcomes because of stigma and discrimination exposure. Individuals’ beliefs about the biological origin of SGM identity are li...
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A Commentary on Jakob Svensson & Cecilia Strand (2023). The Promise of Double Living. Understanding Young People with Same-Sex Desires in Contemporary Kampala. Journal of Homosexuality. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2023.2218958 Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Celso Pasadas
Published in Journal of Homosexuality (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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Who Cares? Gender Role Representation of Same-Sex Parents in Children’s Picture Books Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Lars Burghardt
Picture books are a central part of early childhood and contribute to the picture children form of the world. While most picture books are oriented toward the concept of heteronormativity, more pic...
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Between Heteronormativity and Acceptance: Gays and Lesbians in Private and Public Space in a Comparative Perspective Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Roman Kuhar, Alenka Švab
The article presents selected results from the two studies on the everyday life of lesbians and gays in Slovenia carried out in 2004 and 2014. It focuses on the experiences of homophobia and violen...
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The Relationship Between State Level Policy, Insurance and Health Care Engagement for LGBTQ+ Foster Alumni Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Micki Washburn, Catherine LaBrenz, De’an Roper, Miao Yu
Minority stress theory posits that external environmental factors such as state level policies around equity and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people can have a significant impact on the health and wellness ...
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Access to Healthcare and Unmet Needs in the Canadian Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual Population Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Patrick M. Hickey, Lisa A. Best, David Speed
Individuals who identify as a sexual minority, including those who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB), face barriers to healthcare as well as increased discrimination, stigmatization, and negative...
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Psychometric Exploration of the Swedish Translation of the Sexual Orientation Microaggressions Scale (SOMS), and a Commentary on the Validity of the Construct of Microaggressions Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Guendalina Di Luigi, Benjamin Claréus, Theodor Mejias Nihlén, Anna Malmquist, Matilda Wurm, Tove Lundberg
The aim of the present study was to assess the psychometric properties of a Swedish translation of the Sexual Orientation Microaggressions Scale (SOMS) in a convenience sample of 267 Swedish LGB+ p...
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Differences by Emotion Regulation in the Association Between Discrimination and Tobacco Use Among Sexual Minority Young Adults Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Erin A. Vogel, Katelyn F. Romm, Carla J. Berg
Little research has examined factors, such as emotion regulation strategies, that amplify or mitigate associations between discrimination and tobacco use among sexual minority young adults (SMYAs)....
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COVID-19 Concerns, Coping and Perceived Peer Norms: Correlates of Increased Alcohol and Marijuana Use Among Sexual Minority Women Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Laurie A. Drabble, Cat Munroe, Alison Cerezo, Tonda L. Hughes
This study explored the impact of COVID-related concerns and other characteristics on alcohol and marijuana use among sexual minority women (SMW). Survey data from a racially/ethnically diverse sam...
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Differentiating from TV Representations: Shame and the Process of Gay/Lesbian Identification Among Chilean Television Viewers Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Ricardo Ramírez
The representation of gays and lesbians on Chilean television has increased steadily over the last decades. This paper offers an analysis of the role these images had in the processes of sexual ide...
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Travel Patterns and Motivations of the Hungarian Gay and Lesbian Community Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Balázs Attila Szabó, Dávid Sümeghy
Tourism plays a key role for gay people, as it is not only a way to escape from work, but also a source of liberation and self-embracement. This role can be particularly valued in societies and pol...
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Developing and Validating Thai Sexual Orientation Microaggression and Microaffirmation Scales Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Rapinpat Yodlorchai, Panrapee Suttiwan, Susan Walch, Sakkaphat Ngamake
Mental health disparities exist for sexual minority populations globally. Microaggressions and microaffirmations related to sexual orientation may negatively or positively impact well-being. Cultur...
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The Experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ Adults Labeled with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities When Navigating Mainstream Queer Social Spaces Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Alan Santinele Martino, Eleni Moumos, Noah Ulicki, Meghan Robbins
Drawing on interviews with 31 2SLGBTQ+ people labeled with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, this exploratory study focuses on participants’ experiences navigating mainstream queer so...
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No Cock Needed: Exploring the Hapto-Erotic Assemblage of Fist-Play in Gay Men’s Anal Fisting Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Jarred H. Martin
In this study, I explored how haptic modes of sense, contact, and practice affectively shape, become shaped with/in, the erotic experiences of gay fist-fuckers’ fist-play. Unstructured individual i...
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“It is for God to judge”1: Understanding Why and When Islamic Religiosity Inhibits Homotolerance Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Nella Geurts, Saskia Glas, Niels Spierings
In Western Europe, Muslims’ cultural attitudes take center stage in debates in media and politics. In these debates, the claim that Muslims’ religious interpretations cause them to be intolerant of...
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Attachment and Mental Health of Men Having Sex with Men Engaging in Chemsex: Is Substance Abuse Only the Tip of the Iceberg? Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Jean-Victor Blanc,Jean-Del Burdairon,Léo Malandain,Florian Ferreri,Stéphane Mouchabac,Vladimir Adrien
Gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) with problematic chemsex (a specific sexualized drug use pattern) face several health issues. The aim of this monocentric observational study was to assess the mental health history and attachment style (AS) within 71 GBMSM seeking care for problematic chemsex. Attachment style (AS) was evaluated using the Relationship Scales Questionnaire
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The Relationship Between Gender and Sexual Orientation in Academia. Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Russell L Steiger,P J Henry
To date, there has been no prior systematic analysis of where LGB research gets published and where LGB studies programs are housed within universities. LGB research could have a disciplinary home in any number of areas of study because of its relevance across many disciplines. Nevertheless, drawing upon the theory of sexuality-as-gendered, we predicted that LGB research and programs of study would
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Coping Patterns During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Sexual and Gender Identity Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Laura M. Houghtaling, Wendy D. Manning, Claire M. Kamp Dush
National polls have shown that COVID-19 has been highly stressful, negatively affecting well-being and life satisfaction overall, but few studies have focused on individuals with sexual and gender ...
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Self-Disclosure of Loneliness by LGBTQ+ Twitter Users During COVID-19 Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Yelena Mejova, Anya Hommadova Lu
Mental health in LGBTQ+ community is often challenged by stigma, prejudice, and discrimination. The “social distancing” public health measures during COVID-19 epidemic have exacerbated the trend. D...
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From the Margins to the Mainstream: Explicating and Validating Queer Readings Among Sexual Minority Youth Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Leah Dajches
Scholars posit that media texts are polysemic (i.e., open to multiple interpretations) with popular media representing a social institution within Western cultures that spreads dominant societal va...
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"I'll Walk with You": LGBTQ+ Individuals and Religious Belonging. Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Sarah M Coyne,Chenae Christensen Duerden,J Andan Sheppard,Sarah Ashby,Megan Van Alfen,Holly Harris,Ben Schilaty,Quintin Hunt,Jane Shawcroft,Megan Gale,Haley Graver
Research on LGBTQ+ individuals, belonging, and religiosity has been mixed. Some studies have illustrated the ways religion can harm LGBTQ+ individuals while others suggest religion has positive impacts. In the current study, we sought to understand this complexity by examining the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals who have been or currently are affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
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“Dancing Steps of #WeToo Resistance”: Choreography of Masculinity, Sexuality, and Violence on an Israeli Stage Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Elazar Ben-Lulu
Israeli masculinity has been researched by diverse disciplines such as sociology, army studies, gender studies, and more. The dominant theme of such research has been to identify Israeli masculinit...
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Sexual Diversity Bullying and Cyberbullying Questionnaires: An Inclusive Approach to Measure Sexuality-Based Bullying Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Noelia Muñoz-Fernández, Rosario Del Rey, Joaquín A Mora-Merchán, Paz Elipe
LGBTQ+ bullying is a specific type of stigma-based bullying with a high prevalence among LGBTQ+ people. However, instruments to assess this phenomenon are scarce and focus on homophobic aggressions...
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Body Image Perceptions and Visualization of Vietnamese Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Thanh Ly An, Andrea Waling, Adam Bourne
Research on body image among men who have sex with men (MSM) has predominantly been approached with the assumption that all MSM conform to a culturally preferred body, and have a high risk of body ...
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Born This Way? Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Mickey Eliason
Published in Journal of Homosexuality (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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Atlas LGBTQ+: Coming out and Family Relationships. Developmental and Clinical Dimensions Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Concetta Pastorelli
Published in Journal of Homosexuality (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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The Relations Between Self-Warmth, Self-Coldness, Internalized Heterosexism, and Depressive Symptoms Among Sexual Minority Men: A Moderated-Mediation Model Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Alexander J. Ristvej, Suzanne McLaren, Peter D. Goldie
ABSTRACT Depression is a prevalent mental health issue for sexual minority men (SMM), with the internalization of sexual identity-based stigma a key risk factor. Self-warmth is a protective factor and self-coldness is a risk factor for depressive symptoms, yet limited research in this area has focused on SMM. In the present study, an international sample of 1,285 gay and 487 bisexual men completed
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Gender Diversity and Sport: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Increasing Inclusivity Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Jessica Pistella, Roberto Baiocco
Published in Journal of Homosexuality (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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LGBTQ+ Science Students’ Experiences, Perceptions, and Feelings of Discrimination in Their Science Departments Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Madison L. Fitzgerald-Russell, Megan Grunert Kowalske
ABSTRACT The purpose of this exploratory qualitative study is to better understand the climate for LGBTQ+ science major undergraduates in their departments through a transformative queer theory lens with intersectionality. Prior research demonstrates inclusion issues continue to persist for LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM. One such issue is discrimination in the form of microaggressions, which have been
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Sexual Orientation Concealment, Hope, and Depressive Symptoms Among Sexual Minority Women: The Moderating Role of Sexual Orientation Journal of Homosexuality (IF 2.496) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Sophie Anne Glynn, Suzanne McLaren, Peter D. Goldie
ABSTRACT Sexual minority women (SMW) experience higher levels of depression compared to heterosexual women, and bisexual women show higher levels than lesbian women. Sexual orientation concealment is a risk factor for depressive symptoms among SMW. Hope is protective against depressive symptoms in diverse samples, but limited research in this area has centered on SMW. This study examined the role of