Out of the Closet, Not Yet Out of the House: Gay Men’s Experiences of Homonegativity and Internalized Homonegativity

Thepsourinthone, Jack; Dune, Tinashe; Liamputtong, Pranee; Arora, Amit

doi:10.3390/healthcare9111479

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“…Indeed, there is currently a developing interest from different research groups involved in research in healthcare experiences for sexual and gender minority people. Various researchers have focused on these LGBT populations using a variety of different types of studies, such as audits [ 57 ], observational studies [ 58 ], qualitative research [ 59 ], mixed-methods designs [ 60 ], and a current protocol for a systematic review [ 61 ], to monitor the improvement in health, well-being, and healthcare experiences for sexual and gender minority people. This research is likely to contribute to the better understanding of any issues as well as further opportunities to address them.…”

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A Content Analysis of Osteopaths’ Attitudes for a More Inclusive Clinical Practice towards Transgender People

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Objectives. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the attitudes, beliefs, and preferences of Italian osteopaths regarding the management of transgender patients through a content analysis of emergent data from semi-structured interviews. Methods. This study was a content analysis based on the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. Purposive sampling of 10 Italian osteopaths was applied. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, from March to April 2021, and subsequently transcribed verbatim with the content analysis carried out as an iterative process. Results. One participant was excluded during the first interview due to them being unsuitable for this study. Data saturation was reached after two interviews with the remaining nine participants. Data analysis revealed four main themes: microaggressions, acceptance and non-judgement, person-centered treatment, and education implementation. Conclusions. This study presents cisgender Italian osteopaths’ attitudes in the care of transgender people, revealing the desire to embrace and apply osteopathic tenets regardless of the patient’s gender identity.

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A Content Analysis of Osteopaths’ Attitudes for a More Inclusive Clinical Practice towards Transgender People

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“…Furthermore, “society pressures gay men to negotiate who they are according to hegemonic masculinity to compensate for their same-sex sexual preference” (Eguchi, 2009, p. 194), which situates a gendered power struggle at the core of gay male identity. This internalized heteronormative masculinity, and its subsequent rules, then leads individuals to regulate the behavior of both themselves and other gay men (Thepsourinthone et al, 2021), as evidenced by the discourses produced on these groups.…”

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Gayservatives on Gab: LGBTQ+ Communities and Far Right Social Media

Brody

Greenhalgh

Sajjad

2022

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In the United States, LGBTQ+ individuals are often imagined as inherently politically progressive, but this assumption overlooks the experiences of self-identified LGBTQ+ conservatives. Likewise, although social media platforms are recognized as spaces of identity and community production for LGBTQ+ people generally, less work has considered how they provide a similar forum for “gayservatives.” In response, this article engages in a critical discourse analysis of LGBTQ+-oriented groups on the far right social media platform Gab. Results indicate that far right social media is utilized to connect with other politically similar LGBTQ+ individuals perceived to be absent in one’s offline community. Participants do so via discourses that both regulate and celebrate LGBTQ+ identities, particularly as it relates to hegemonic masculinity. These strategies generally reinforce, but at times reframe, stereotypical narratives about LGBTQ+ individuals. This study provides groundwork for more nuanced understandings of both LGBTQ+ conservatives and the ways power is socialized and embodied through discourses about sexual and gender identities.

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“…The term "homonegativity" refers to negative reactions or attitudes towards homosexuality [1]. Assessing the levels and determinants of homonegativity within societies is crucial, as numerous studies have indicated its severe impact on the health and well-being of homosexuals [2][3][4]. For instance, homosexuals who face homonegativity often grapple with feelings of shame and self-loathing, leading to isolation [2], depression, anxiety, poor mental health [3], as well as alcohol abuse and even suicide [4].…”

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“…Assessing the levels and determinants of homonegativity within societies is crucial, as numerous studies have indicated its severe impact on the health and well-being of homosexuals [2][3][4]. For instance, homosexuals who face homonegativity often grapple with feelings of shame and self-loathing, leading to isolation [2], depression, anxiety, poor mental health [3], as well as alcohol abuse and even suicide [4]. Given the profound consequences of homonegativity on the well-being of homosexuals, it is imperative to understand its determinants.…”

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The Association Between Active Membership in Voluntary Organizations and Homonegativity

Khanehpaza,

Pongpirul,

Jeeyapant

2024

Cureus

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Objectives: Homonegativity adversely affects the health and well-being of homosexuals in society, making it vital to identify factors associated with it. This study investigates whether active membership in voluntary organizations correlates with homonegativity, examining how this varies by gender and age.Methods: Using the World Values Survey data (2017-2022) from 87,777 participants in 63 countries, we performed binary logistic regression to assess relationships between homonegativity and factors including socioeconomic status, demographics, and voluntary activity participation.Results: Our findings suggest that active membership in certain voluntary organizations correlates with homonegativity levels among both men and women across various age groups. Specifically, active participation in sports or recreational organizations, professional associations, art, music, or educational organizations, and humanitarian or charitable organizations was found to be negatively correlated with homonegativity in specific gender-age groups, albeit with varying degrees of association strength.Conclusion: This study highlights the complex relationship between engagement in voluntary organizations and attitudes toward homosexuality, with significant differences observed across gender and age. While identifying a correlation rather than causation, this study suggests the importance of societal and community participation in fostering more tolerant views toward homosexuals. Furthermore, our analysis indicates that demographic and socioeconomic variables, the political freedom of the respondent's country, and the respondent's life satisfaction are also linked to homonegativity.

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Out of the Closet, Not Yet Out of the House: Gay Men’s Experiences of Homonegativity and Internalized Homonegativity

Cited by 5 publications

References 51 publications

A Content Analysis of Osteopaths’ Attitudes for a More Inclusive Clinical Practice towards Transgender People

A Content Analysis of Osteopaths’ Attitudes for a More Inclusive Clinical Practice towards Transgender People

Gayservatives on Gab: LGBTQ+ Communities and Far Right Social Media

The Association Between Active Membership in Voluntary Organizations and Homonegativity

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