Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Mental Health Stereotypes About Gay Men. |
| Authors: |
Boysen, Guy A.1 gaboysen@iastate.edu, Vogel, David L.1, Madon, Stephanie1, Wester, Stephen R.2 |
| Source: |
Sex Roles. Jan2006, Vol. 54 Issue 1-2, p69-82. 14p. 2 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Attitude (Psychology), *LGBTQ+ studies, *Personality disorders, Mental health, Stereotypes, Happiness, Social psychology, Gender identity, Homophobia |
| Abstract: |
Three studies were conducted to examine the mental health stereotypes about gay men among college student and therapist trainee samples. Results from Study 1 indicated that (a) college students and therapist trainees endorsed a stereotype of the mental health of gay men that was similar in terms of its content and strength, and (b) the stereotype was consistent with five DSM-IV-TR disorder categories: mood, anxiety, sexual and gender identity, eating, and personality disorders. In Study 2 and 3 we investigated whether homophobia or a tendency to report cultural beliefs could account for the lack of difference between college students and therapist trainees. Results did not support either explanation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
