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Relationship Between Internal Homonegativity and Self-Harm Behaviors

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: The Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) population has been shown to have higher rates of selfharm behaviors but specific interventions have not been implemented to address this discrepancy.In effort to find aspects that are related to self-harm in the LGB population, this study looks at the relationship between Internal Homonegativity, the internal shame and guilty felt for identifying as non-heterosexual, and self-harm behaviors.A sample of 983 individuals identifying as LGB were recruited through a Facebook advertisement to take an online survey.A significant and positive relationship was found between Internal Homonegativity and self-harm behaviors.Possible limitations of the study and prospects for future research are discussed.

Source: EngagedScholarship @ Cleveland State University (Cleveland State University)

Author: Marie M. Chirico

Institution: Cleveland State University

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2343411221

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Cites: 35

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