Internalized Homonegativity: A Systematic Mapping Review of Empirical Research
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- 5 October 2015
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Journal of Homosexuality
- Vol. 63 (4), 541-558
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2015.1083788
Abstract
Internalized homonegativity (IH) is an important variable affecting the wellbeing of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) persons. We included 201 studies in a systematic mapping review of IH. Most studies were conducted in North America and examined IH as a predictor of poor health. The primary focus of 14 studies was IH scale measurement, and, in total, these studies detailed nine distinct scales. Eighteen studies compared levels of IH in LGB populations, four described prevention programs, and one investigated IH using qualitative methods. Our review indicates that further research is needed, particularly qualitative research and ways to ameliorate IH.Keywords
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