Shame and Internalized Homophobia in Gay Men
- 21 May 1999
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Homosexuality
- Vol. 37 (3) , 33-43
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j082v37n03_03
Abstract
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.Keywords
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