title: Internalized Homonegativity: A Systematic Mapping Review of Empirical Research.
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.
authors.affiliation: a Norwegian Knowledge Center for the Health Services , Oslo , Norway.|b Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, School of Public Health , University of Texas , Houston , Texas , USA.
authors.forename: Rigmor C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Berg
authors.affiliation: a Norwegian Knowledge Center for the Health Services , Oslo , Norway.
authors.forename: Heather M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Munthe-Kaas
authors.affiliation: c Department of Family Medicine and Community Health , University of Minnesota , Minneapolis , Minnesota , USA.
authors.forename: Michael W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D036262:Empirical Research; D005260:Female; D063509:Homophobia / Q000523:psychology*; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012094:Repression, Psychology
keywords: Homophobia; internalized homonegativity; research; systematic mapping review