Shame and internalized homophobia in gay men.
This study investigated for the first time the relationship between internalized homophobia and shame in gay men. It also briefly re-examined the relationship between internalized homophobia and self-esteem in gay men. A sample of 100 gay men from a variety of sources responded to three questionnaires and a demographic survey. Findings included a significant positive relationship between shame and internalized homophobia and a significant inverse relationship between internalized homophobia and self-esteem. Additional findings included significant correlations between seven variables and internalized homophobia and between six variables and internalized shame.
Allen
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California Graduate Institute, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003625:Data Collection; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015983:Selection Bias; D012649:Self Concept; D012752:Shame; D013240:Stereotyping