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The Relationship between Masculinity and Internalized Homophobia amongst Australian Gay Men

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  • Jack Thepsourinthone

    (School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Sydney 2751, Australia)

  • Tinashe Dune

    (School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Sydney 2751, Australia
    Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney 2751, Australia)

  • Pranee Liamputtong

    (School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Sydney 2751, Australia
    Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney 2751, Australia)

  • Amit Arora

    (School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Sydney 2751, Australia
    Translational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Sydney 2751, Australia
    Oral Health Services, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney 2010, Australia
    Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2050, Australia)

Abstract

Due to the heterosexist ideals associated with gender norms, gay men often experience negative attitudes towards their own sexuality—internalized homophobia. As a result, gay men often feel compelled to compensate for their perceived lack of masculinity. The study aimed to investigate the relationship and predictive power of masculinity on gay men’s experiences of internalized homophobia. A sample of 489 self-identified Australian gay men 18–72 years old participated in an online survey on masculinity and homosexuality. Descriptive statistics, bivariate correlations, and sequential multiple regressions were used to test the study’s aims. Sequential multiple regressions revealed that conformity to masculine norms and threats to masculinity contingency were stronger predictors of internalized homophobia over and above demographic and other factors. Given the already known psychological risks associated with social isolation, internalized homophobia, and the poor mental health outcomes associated with sexual minority groups, it is suggested that gay men who are experiencing high degrees of internalized homophobia should not be distancing themselves from other gay men but, conversely, seek a strong relationship with the LGBTI community.

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  • Jack Thepsourinthone & Tinashe Dune & Pranee Liamputtong & Amit Arora, 2020. "The Relationship between Masculinity and Internalized Homophobia amongst Australian Gay Men," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(15), pages 1-13, July.
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    1. Pradeepa Dahanayake & Christopher Selvarajah & Diana Rajendran, 2023. "Capturing the missing voices: A ‘fair go’ for sexual and gender minority employees in Australian workplaces," Australian Journal of Management, Australian School of Business, vol. 48(4), pages 711-731, November.
    2. Jack Thepsourinthone & Tinashe Dune & Pranee Liamputtong & Amit Arora, 2022. "It’s a Man’s World: A Qualitative Study of Gender and Sexuality amongst Australian Gay Men," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(4), pages 1-15, February.

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