Examining Identity Consolidation Processes Among Ethnic Minority Gay Men and Lesbians

Kennedy, Heather R.; Dalla, Rochelle L.

doi:10.1080/10538720.2014.951817

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“…Any degree of having sex with same-sex partners appears to result in marginalization from ethnic minority communities (Gallor & Fassinger, 2010;Goode-Cross & Good, 2009). Results of this study, and others, support the general conclusion that ethnic and sexual minority individuals experience multiple forms of oppression from various sources (Díaz et al, 2001;Kennedy & Dalla, 2014;Meyer, 2010).…”

Section: Theoretical Process Of Emerging Awareness Of Bisexual Attractionsupporting

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“…Despite the significant experiences of biphobia reported by participants, there may be reason to hope that acceptance and understanding of bisexuality is on the rise (Ripley, Anderson, McCormack, Adams, & Pitts, 2011). Greater acceptance of sexual minority identity among ethnic minority communities has been correlated with older age, level of education, involvement in ethnic and gay communities, and engagement in activism and/or politics (Kennedy & Dalla, 2014). Fewer public misperceptions about bisexual identity may lead to an improved social milieu for bisexual men.…”

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Sexual Self-Schemas of Bisexual Men

Elder

Morrow

Brooks

2015

The Counseling Psychologist

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This qualitative study investigated the sexual self-schemas and masculinity ideologies of 20 bisexual men. Sexual self-schema was defined as a cognitive generalization about sexual aspects of the self, as derived from past experience and sociocultural context, which guides current experiences and facilitates the processing of sexual information. In-depth interviews, a focus group, documentary evidence, and grounded theory analysis were used. Categories were coded and analyzed, revealing two models. The first, the sexual self-schema of bisexual men, is an eight-category model of the bisexual male sexual self-schema describing men's relationships with other men and with women, as well as attitudes about themselves. The second model, the process of emerging awareness of bisexual attraction, outlines how sexual and romantic relationship experiences lead to bisexual sexual orientation identity. The two theoretical models depict how bisexual men understand their own sexual self-schemas. Implications for counseling psychology research and practice are addressed.

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Section: Theoretical Process Of Emerging Awareness Of Bisexual Attractionsupporting

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Sexual Self-Schemas of Bisexual Men

Elder

Morrow

Brooks

2015

The Counseling Psychologist

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“…On the commercial gay scene in London other inequalities, such as disability, poor body image and mental health difficulties, may further compound alienation (Wood 2004). There is a need for further research and theorising around the intersections of ethnicity and sexuality both in the context of HIV and more broadly (Kennedy and Dalla 2014), especially in the context of xenophobic media and political representations around migrant groups seeking healthcare in the UK, which is particularly powerful in the context of ethnic minorities and HIV treatment (Dodds 2006).…”

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Identity management strategies among HIV-positive Colombian gay men in London

Jaspal

Williamson

2017

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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This study set out to explore the social-psychological aspects of living with HIV among a group of HIV-positive Colombian gay men in London, and the strategies that they deployed to manage ensuing threats to their identities. Focus group and individual interview data were collected from 14 Colombian gay men living with HIV, and were analysed using qualitative thematic analysis and identity process theory. The following themes are discussed: (1) identity struggles and conflicts in Colombia, (2), managing multiple layers of social stigma in England, and (3) changing interpersonal and intergroup dynamics, which highlight the inter-connections between sexual prejudice, sexual risk-taking and HIV stigma. Identity may be chronically threatened due to the multiple layers of stigma, which can limit the coping strategies available to individuals. Findings strongly support the need for action and programmes to highlight and tackle both racism and HIV stigma on the gay scene and to fund more specific resources for sub-communities of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, which employ appropriately trained and culturally competent staff.

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“…Gay Men of Color face dual identity development, in that they may develop their nonprivileged racial identity throughout their early lives and then later become aware of their (also nonprivileged) sexual orientation (e.g., Huang et al, 2009; Kennedy & Dalla, 2014; Sarno et al, 2015). Psychological research has highlighted the potential for Gay Men of Color to experience a sense of conflict in allegiances between their gay identity and their ethnic or racial identity (e.g., Sarno et al, 2015).…”

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Verbal Disclosure and Mental Health Among Gay Latino and Gay White Men

Delucio

Villicana

Biernat

2021

The Counseling Psychologist

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We examined the relationship between verbal disclosure of sexual orientation and mental health among gay Latino and gay White men. In Study 1, we recruited 164 gay Latino ( n = 81) and gay White ( n = 83) men via Amazon’s Mechanical Turk (MTurk). Participants completed measures assessing the degree to which they verbally disclosed their gay identity to others, as well as their depression and anxiety symptoms. Increased verbal disclosure predicted better mental health among gay White men only; no statistically significant relationships emerged among gay Latinos. In Study 2, we recruited 281 gay Latino ( n = 130) and White ( n = 151) men via MTurk, in which feelings of shame and guilt independently mediated the relationship between verbal disclosure and mental health. Among gay White men, increased verbal disclosure predicted less shame and guilt, which predicted better mental health. These relationships did not emerge for gay Latinos.

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Examining Identity Consolidation Processes Among Ethnic Minority Gay Men and Lesbians

Cited by 7 publications

References 95 publications

Sexual Self-Schemas of Bisexual Men

Sexual Self-Schemas of Bisexual Men

Identity management strategies among HIV-positive Colombian gay men in London

Verbal Disclosure and Mental Health Among Gay Latino and Gay White Men

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