Ensuring the future of the psychological study of lesbian, gay, and bisexual issues.

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Study ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Bisexual

A Contextual Approach to the Psychological Study of Identity Concealment: Examining Direct, Interactive, and Indirect Effects of Structural Stigma on Concealment Motivation Across Proximal and Distal Geographic Levels

2021 ◽  
pp. 095679762110186
Author(s):  
Micah R. Lattanner ◽  
Jessie Ford ◽  
Na Bo ◽  
Wanzhu Tu ◽  
John E. Pachankis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Psychological Study ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Identity Concealment ◽  
And Bisexual

Psychological theories of identity concealment locate the ultimate source of concealment decisions within the social environment, yet most studies have not explicitly assessed stigmatizing environments beyond the immediate situation. We advanced the identity-concealment literature by objectively measuring structural forms of stigma related to sexual orientation (e.g., social policies) at proximal and distal geographic levels. We linked these measures to a new, population-based data set of 502 gay and bisexual men (residing in 44 states and Washington, DC; 269 counties; and 354 cities) who completed survey items about stigma, including identity-concealment motivation. Among gay men, the association between structural stigma and concealment motivation was (a) observed across three levels (city, county, and state), (b) conditional on one’s exposure at another geographic level (participants reported the least motivations to conceal their identity if they resided in both cities and states that were lowest in structural stigma), and (c) mediated by subjective perceptions of greater structural stigma.

Development of Plans for a Social Psychological Study of the Future Fertility of Two-Child Families

1956 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clyde V. Kiser ◽  
Elliot G. Mishler ◽  
Charles F. Westoff ◽  
Robert G. Potter
Keyword(s):  
Social Psychological ◽  
Psychological Study ◽  
Future Fertility ◽  
The Future

HIV testing self-efficacy is associated with higher HIV testing frequency and perceived likelihood to self-test among gay and bisexual men

Sexual Health ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad S. Jamil ◽  
Rebecca J. Guy ◽  
Benjamin R. Bavinton ◽  
Christopher K. Fairley ◽  
Andrew E. Grulich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
The Past ◽  
Testing Frequency ◽  
Self Testing ◽  
The Future ◽  
Self Test ◽  
And Bisexual

Background Regular testing of individuals at higher-risk of HIV is central to current prevention strategies. The aim of the present study was to examine the extent to which confidence in one’s perceived ability to undertake various aspects of HIV testing and self-testing (self-efficacy) affected HIV testing outcomes. We assessed factors, including self-efficacy, associated with HIV testing frequency and the likelihood to self-test among gay and bisexual men (GBM). Methods: Participants were HIV-negative GBM at an increased risk of HIV (more than five partners or condomless anal intercourse in the previous 3 months) enrolled in a randomised controlled trial of HIV self-testing. The baseline questionnaire captured data regarding sociodemographic characteristics, HIV and/or sexually transmissible infection testing history, sexual behaviour, beliefs and attitudes towards HIV and eight items capturing confidence in HIV testing ability that were combined as a single broad measure of HIV testing self-efficacy (α = 0.81). Factors associated with three or more HIV tests in the past year and the likelihood of self-testing in the future were determined using logistic regression. Results: Of 354 GBM, 34% reported three or more HIV tests in the past year, and 64% reported being ‘very likely’ to self-test. Factors independently associated with three or more HIV tests in the past year were: higher self-efficacy (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.08 per unit increase; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.02–1.14; P = 0.004); >10 male partners in the past 6 months (aOR 1.79; 95% CI 1.05–3.04; P = 0.031) and higher optimism regarding the effects of HIV treatments on HIV transmission (aOR 1.14; 95% CI 1.00–1.29; P = 0.044). Only higher self-efficacy was independently associated with reporting a greater likelihood to self-test in the future (aOR 1.10; 95% CI 1.05–1.15; P < 0.001). Conclusions: Improving self-efficacy by enhancing GBM’s knowledge and experience may lead to higher testing frequency. The self-efficacy measure used in the present study could be useful in identifying GBM likely to face difficulties with HIV testing and self-testing.

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