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. 2016;63(4):541-58.
doi: 10.1080/00918369.2015.1083788. Epub 2015 Oct 5.

Internalized Homonegativity: A Systematic Mapping Review of Empirical Research

Rigmor C Berg  1   2 , Heather M Munthe-Kaas  1 , Michael W Ross  3
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Internalized Homonegativity: A Systematic Mapping Review of Empirical Research

Rigmor C Berg et al. J Homosex. 2016.

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.

Keywords: Homophobia; internalized homonegativity; research; systematic mapping review.

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PRISMA flow diagram of literature reviewing process.
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Year of publication of included studies, by country of origin.
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