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The Head vs the Heart: Comparing Psychoeducation and Emotion Focused Writing as Ways for Bi+ Men to Process Biphobic Experiences. 头与心：比较心理教育和情感写作作为双性恋+男人处理双性恋经历的方式。

IF 2 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-08-02 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2540367

Rachel Chickerella, Heidi M Levitt, Gonzalo Bacigalupe, Sharon G Horne, Nedim Yel

{"title":"The Head vs the Heart: Comparing Psychoeducation and Emotion Focused Writing as Ways for Bi+ Men to Process Biphobic Experiences.","authors":"Rachel Chickerella, Heidi M Levitt, Gonzalo Bacigalupe, Sharon G Horne, Nedim Yel","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2540367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2540367","url":null,"abstract":"Bi+ men have disproportionately high rates of mental health, physical health and substance use concerns. According to minority stress theory, societal stigma adversely impacts health outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals. This study focused on improving health outcomes for bi+ men, a group that has received little focus in the literature outside of focusing on sexual health. The current intervention aimed to help bi+ men process through previous biphobic experiences by exploring two interventions, psychoeducation and emotion focused writing, and evaluated their effectiveness in reducing the impact of biphobic events. To evaluate intervention effectiveness, we measured participants' identity-related concerns, trauma/stressor symptoms, depression levels and gender role norms before and after completing one of the two interventions. Overall, the results suggest that both interventions may be helpful in reducing the impact of biphobic events and improving health outcomes for bi+ populations, with intervention differences in gender role conflict and internalized biphobia. These interventions could be a helpful supplement or alternative to individual therapy to process through biphobic experiences.","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144765642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Body-Focused Process and Sexting Among LGBTQ+ Adolescents and Emerging Adults. LGBTQ+青少年和初成人的身体关注过程和性短信。

IF 2 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2541011

Arta Dodaj, Kristina Sesar, Monika Bošnjak, Ninoslav Šilić, Marija Marušić, Andrea Leko, Petra Topić, Antonio Vukoja, Marija Šaravanja, Aleksandra Benković

{"title":"Body-Focused Process and Sexting Among LGBTQ+ Adolescents and Emerging Adults.","authors":"Arta Dodaj, Kristina Sesar, Monika Bošnjak, Ninoslav Šilić, Marija Marušić, Andrea Leko, Petra Topić, Antonio Vukoja, Marija Šaravanja, Aleksandra Benković","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2541011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2541011","url":null,"abstract":"There is little research on sexting in the LGBTQ+ population, especially among LGBTQ+ adolescents and emerging adults who face particular challenges such as body image concerns. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the role of body image factors (body surveillance, body shame, control beliefs) in predicting sexting motivations and behavior in LGBTQ+ youth, adolescents and emerging adults. A total of 847 LGBTQ+ individuals (366 adolescents and 481 emerging adults) from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia participated in the online study. The results suggest that, on average, LGBTQ+ adolescents are more motivated to sext than LGBTQ+ emerging adults, but do not differ in the frequency of sexting behavior. The body shame was significantly positively correlated with sexting motivation, while other body-related variables were not correlated with sexting (motivation and behavior). Additionally, among adolescents, control beliefs were negatively correlated with sexting motivation. The strength of these correlations differs between adolescents and emerging adults and is stronger in adolescents. The results of this study provide novel evidence of the complex interplay between body image and sexting motivation and behavior in adolescents and emerging adults, highlighting that body variables are generally more important for adolescents than for emerging LBTQ+.","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144765641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Fun with Friends? Participation in the Gay Community Predicts Alcohol and Drug Consumption for Gay and Bisexual Men. 和朋友一起玩？参与同性恋社区预测同性恋和双性恋男性的酒精和药物消费。

IF 2 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-07-31 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2540370

Lachlan Beaton, Oscar Modesto

{"title":"Fun with Friends? Participation in the Gay Community Predicts Alcohol and Drug Consumption for Gay and Bisexual Men.","authors":"Lachlan Beaton, Oscar Modesto","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2540370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2540370","url":null,"abstract":"Gay and bisexual men report alcohol and drug (AOD) consumption at rates double that of the general population. While some research suggests this may be a result of minority stress, recent studies suggest the level of involvement these men have in the gay community may provide another explanation. Additionally, studies have found AOD consumption among gay and bisexual men may vary by age. This study aimed to understand the association between community participation (CP) and AOD consumption whilst understanding the role age has in this relationship. A cross-sectional online study was conducted with 301 gay (92.4%) and bisexual (7.6%) Australian men over the age of 18. Results indicated that CP predicted AOD consumption, but age did not moderate the relationship. Of the dimensions of community participation (nightlife, community activities, media, and political activism), nightlife was the only factor associated with both alcohol consumption and drug consumption. As greater involvement in the gay community was associated with higher AOD consumption for gay and bisexual men, there is a need to understand how factors such as normative behaviors and the process of belonging may contribute to the relationship. Implications and limitations are discussed further in the report.","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144761811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Coopting the Rainbow: Analyzing Malicious Survey Responses. 选择彩虹：分析恶意调查回应。

IF 2 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-07-31 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2540369

Lee Smith, Rachael S Burke, Fleur Kelsey, Lauren Addington

{"title":"Coopting the Rainbow: Analyzing Malicious Survey Responses.","authors":"Lee Smith, Rachael S Burke, Fleur Kelsey, Lauren Addington","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2540369","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2540369","url":null,"abstract":"In late 2022, a collaborative research study was designed by a group of polytechnic researchers that aimed to explore how safe and inclusive the various campuses of New Zealand's polytechnic sector were for rainbow students. Two online surveys were distributed to students and staff in 14 of the nation's 16 polytechnics. One of the surveys was designed to be completed by rainbow students and the other, by cisgender (cis) heterosexual students and all staff. In the rainbow survey response data, numerous malicious responses were recorded, which contained cis heteronormative, racist and ableist slurs, threats, and hate speech. Rather than simply deleting these comments as irrelevant and offensive, a theoretical analysis, consisting of central tenets of queer theory, transfeminism and intersectionality, was undertaken. Results show that these comments referenced outdated societal stereotypes, which in turn, continue to reproduce societal marginalisations. The respondents were also reliant on the negation of \"others\" to create their own identity, thus highlighting the fragility of their own self-concept. It is important to trouble malicious anonymous online survey responses because they perpetuate harm and undermine equity.","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144761810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Gay Pornography Stars and Criminal Risk: An Illusory Relationship? 同性恋色情明星与犯罪风险：一种虚幻的关系？

IF 2 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-07-31 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2537103

Daniel Regan, Mark J Kiss, Brandon Sparks, Todd G Morrison

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Mental Health Challenges Among Transgender People Living Under Anti-Homosexuality Laws: Exploring the Relationships Between Gender Dysphoria, Violence, and Severe Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender Individuals Seeking Gender Affirming Care in Iran. 生活在反同性恋法律下的跨性别者的心理健康挑战：探索在伊朗寻求性别确认护理的跨性别者中性别不安、暴力和严重心理健康结果之间的关系

IF 2 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-07-31 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2537846

Fatemeh Heshmatnia, Maryam Jafari, Fatemeh Rahmanian, Mahdiyeh Karimi, Santosh Giri, Subash Thapa

{"title":"Mental Health Challenges Among Transgender People Living Under Anti-Homosexuality Laws: Exploring the Relationships Between Gender Dysphoria, Violence, and Severe Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender Individuals Seeking Gender Affirming Care in Iran.","authors":"Fatemeh Heshmatnia, Maryam Jafari, Fatemeh Rahmanian, Mahdiyeh Karimi, Santosh Giri, Subash Thapa","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2537846","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2537846","url":null,"abstract":"Transgender individuals living under anti-homosexuality laws face unique structural and interpersonal challenges that adversely affect their mental health. To investigate the association of gender dysphoria and experiences of sexual, physical, and emotional violence with severe depression, anxiety, and stress among transgender persons seeking gender-affirming care, this cross-sectional study involved 200 transgender individuals in a specialized health facility in Iran conducted between April and November 2021. Severe forms of depression, anxiety, and stress were the outcome variables measured using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted for data analysis. The prevalence of severe depression was 75%, severe anxiety was 92%, severe stress was 48%, and gender dysphoria was prevalent in 68% of the participants. Those who experienced sexual violence more frequently were associated with severe depression and severe stress. Additionally, those who experienced physical violence more frequently were associated with severe stress. Gender dysphoria was also significantly linked to elevated rates of depression, anxiety and stress. Transgender persons experiencing gender dysphoria and structural violence, and who are forced to seek gender-affirming care should also have access to gender-affirming mental health services that address both the psychological distress of gender incongruence and the impact of violence.","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144761813","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Representation of Gay Characters in Chilean Telenovelas: From 1990s TV to the Streaming Era. 智利电视剧中同性恋角色的表现：从20世纪90年代的电视到流媒体时代。

IF 2 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-07-29 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2540372

Rodrigo Fernández-Schütz

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Mainstream News Media Representation of the LGBT Community in Malaysia: Progression or Regression? 马来西亚主流新闻媒体对LGBT社群的报导：进步还是倒退？

IF 2.4 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-07-23 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2534553

Jiin-Yih Yeo, Gordon Campbell, Hugh John Leong Yik Kuan, Mung Ling Voon

{"title":"Mainstream News Media Representation of the LGBT Community in Malaysia: Progression or Regression?","authors":"Jiin-Yih Yeo, Gordon Campbell, Hugh John Leong Yik Kuan, Mung Ling Voon","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2534553","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2534553","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the discursive strategies employed in Malaysian online newspapers to represent the LGBT community. Using the Discourse-Historical Approach (DHA), this qualitative research focuses on news articles published in 2023, drawing from three mainstream Malaysian newspapers: The Star Online, Harian Metro and China Press (). The findings show that nomination strategies categorize LGBT individuals through broad labels such as \"LGBT\" or specific terms like \"gay\" or \"transgender.\" Predication strategies reinforce negative associations, often depicting LGBT individuals as morally or culturally deviant. Argumentation strategies reveal that conservative perspectives dominate, particularly those based on religious and cultural arguments, while economic, legal and human rights perspectives are present but are often secondary to traditional views. Perspectivization strategies highlight the use of authoritative voices, such as religious leaders and politicians, to legitimize dominant narratives. Intensification strategies, such as active verbs and augmentatives, highlight perceived risks linked to LGBT issues, while mitigation strategies, including modal verbs, allow newspapers to address these topics without taking a firm stance. Malaysian newspapers construct a layered portrayal of the LGBT community, framing them as distinct and as challenging norms while aligning narratives with cultural sensitivities, thereby reinforcing an \"us\" versus \"them\" dynamic.","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Relationship Breakup Impact on Mental Health and Safer Sex Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United Kingdom. 分手对英国男男性行为者心理健康和安全性行为的影响。

IF 2.4 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-07-23 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2534557

Francesco Avallone, Kim Engler, Bertrand Lebouché, Ford Hickson

{"title":"Relationship Breakup Impact on Mental Health and Safer Sex Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United Kingdom.","authors":"Francesco Avallone, Kim Engler, Bertrand Lebouché, Ford Hickson","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2534557","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2534557","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the impact of breakup recency and relationship status on mental health (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, possible alcohol dependence, sexual unhappiness, worry about drug use) and safer sex (sexual assertiveness and non-steady condomless partners) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United Kingdom (UK). We analyzed data from 11,763 UK-based MSM in the European MSM Internet Survey. ANOVAs were run to explore differences in mental health across breakup recency (< 6 months, 6-12 months, 1-5 years, and >5 years ago). Logistic regressions (adjusting for age and HIV status) were used to compare partnered MSM on mental health and safer sex with MSM who had broken up in the last 6 months. ANOVAs revealed significant downward trends for anxiety/depression (F(1) = 11.384, G = -0.061, p < 0.001) and alcohol dependence (F(1) = 10.679, G = -0.084, p < 0.001), decreasing as time passed since the breakup. Sexual unhappiness followed a reverse pattern (F(1) = 82.15, G = 0.137, p < 0.001). Logistic regressions showed that compared to partnered MSM, those who broke up within the past 6 months reported significantly higher levels of anxiety/depression (aOR = 1.55, p < 0.001), suicidal ideation (aOR = 1.63, p < 0.001), alcohol dependence (aOR = 1.21, p < 0.001), and sexual unhappiness (aOR = 1.66, p < 0.001). MSM who have recently experienced breakups may face temporary mental/sexual health challenges, warranting targeted support.","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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With Love from Mollywood, to the Rainbow- LGBTQIA+: A Systematic Review on Movies. 从摩莱坞到彩虹——LGBTQIA+：对电影的系统评论。

IF 2.4 4区心理学

Journal of Homosexuality Pub Date : 2025-07-23 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2025.2525179

Febina V Rahoof, Mohd Manshoor Ahmed, Jilly John

{"title":"With Love from Mollywood, to the Rainbow- LGBTQIA+: A Systematic Review on Movies.","authors":"Febina V Rahoof, Mohd Manshoor Ahmed, Jilly John","doi":"10.1080/00918369.2025.2525179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2025.2525179","url":null,"abstract":"This systematic review explores the portrayal of LGBTQIA+ communities in Malayalam cinema, specifically in Mollywood, from 1978 to 2024, through the lens of Urie Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Perspective, to explain the global resonance in a regional narrative about LGBTQIA+. Sixteen films were analyzed to identify recurring themes and the broader psychosocial narratives embedded in these portrayals. Critical themes include childhood neglect, societal rejection, challenges in adhering to heteronormative roles, the myth of changing sexual orientation through heterosexual relationships, and the stigmatization faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. While early films often downplayed or dismissed homosexuality, more recent narratives reflect growing acceptance and nuanced understandings of gender and sexual diversity. Through this analysis, the review sheds light on the evolution of LGBTQIA+ representation in Mollywood and its potential to influence societal attitudes toward sexual minorities. This review serves as a foundation for future discourse on the role of cinema in fostering inclusivity and acceptance for LGBTQIA+ communities in Indian society. This review also tried to make movies as a tool for educating and sensitizing the masses, thus spreading awareness about the LGBTQIA+ Communities and their inclusivity.","PeriodicalId":48221,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Homosexuality","volume":" ","pages":"1-29"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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