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A Cross-Cultural Study of Attitudes Toward and Beliefs About, Male Homosexuality |
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Adrian Furnham, Kaoru Saito. |
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Journal of Homosexuality, 56 (2009) 3 , p. 299-318.
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This study attempted to compare British and Japanese people's beliefs about the etiolology, manifestations, and changes of male homosexuality. A total of 208 participants completed, in their native language, a three-part questionnaire consisting of 81 items, which covered etiological explanations of homosexuality, general attitudes toward the concept and practice of homosexuality, and efficacy of strategies to change homosexuality. It was hypothesized that Japanese would exhibit more negative beliefs about homosexuality than the British and would tend to favor sociological explanations as possible etiological factors whereas British would prefer biological explanatory models. The Japanese were more unfavorable toward homosexuality, showing more reluctance in contact with homosexuals. However, while British supported biological models, Japanese' attitudes ranged widely from social, biological, to cognitive accounts. Implications for approaches to overcome social stigma in the Japanese society are discussed. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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Homodok: ts.
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| Title: |
Attitudes Among Brazilian University Undergraduates Regarding Cinema with Contents on Sexual Diversity |
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Angelo Brandelli Costa ... [et al.]. |
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Journal of LGBT Youth, 6 (2009) 4 (oct-dec), p. 436-440.
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In this experience repport we describe an event using cinema as a way to promote affirmative actions regarding sexual diversity among psychology undergraduates. As undergraduate students, we identify the need of a debate that could overcome the boundaries of the traditional notions of gender, sexuality and desire, in order to rethink what is considered pathological/deviant. Our experience showed that presenting cinema dealing with sexual diversity to our fellow students is not a powerful proposal. We came to the conclusion that this is due to the historical prescriptive context of psychology in southern Brazil. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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Homodok: ts.
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| Title: |
Contributions of Parents, Peers, and Media to Attitudes Toward Homosexuality : Investigating Sex and Ethnic Differences |
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Jerel P. Calzo, L. Monique Ward. |
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Journal of Homosexuality, 56 (2009) 8 (nov), p. 1101-1116.
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Although research on sexual socialization continues to grow, still little is known about the processes by which youth learn about homosexuality and about how ethnicity and sex influence their learning experiences. To explore these issues, 745 undergraduates were interviewed and asked to indicate the amount and content of parental, peer, and media communication they regularly encounter about homosexuality. Results indicated that media and peers addressed the topic of homosexuality more frequently than parents; men and Black participants tended to receive fewer positive messages than did women and members of other ethnic groups, although results were moderated by religiosity and parental education. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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| Title: |
High Levels of Same-Sex Experiences in the Netherlands : Prevalences of Same-Sex Experiences in Historical and International Perspective |
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Lisette Kuyper, Ine Vanwesenbeeck. |
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Journal of Homosexuality, 56 (2009) 8 (nov), p. 993-1010.
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Some authors suggest that the public stance toward homosexuality can influence the prevalence of same-sex experiences (e.g., Butler, 2005). Since the Dutch stance toward homosexuality has become more positive during the last decades, it was hypothesized that the current Dutch prevalences of same-sex experiences are higher than in other times and countries. This hypothesis was investigated using the data of a recent Dutch population study, and comparing these results to those from previous and international studies. The current Dutch figures were indeed higher than recent figures from other countries. Among women, the recent figures were also higher than those found in previous Dutch studies. The prevalence of same-sex experiences among Dutch males stayed the same. These results and the methodological aspects of the study are discussed. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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Homodok: ts.
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| Title: |
Impact of a Homonegativity Awareness Workshop on Attitudes Toward Homosexuality |
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B.J. Rye, Glenn J. Meaney. |
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Journal of Homosexuality, 56 (2009) 1 (jan), p. 31-55.
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The current study evaluated the effects of a homonegativity awareness workshop on attitudes toward homosexuality and examined individual difference variables associated with attitude change. Participants included 71 female and 43 male students (approximate mean age = 23). Compared to a control group of introductory psychology students, participants were less homonegative and erotophobic (F(1, 359) = 62.47 and 15.92, ps < .001) after the workshop. Implications for contact with gay and lesbian persons through structured intervention programs on attitudes toward homosexuality are discussed in terms of both the practice and theory of reducing prejudice and discrimination. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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Homodok: ts.
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| Title: |
Irish University Students' Support for the Human Rights of Lesbian Women and Gay Men |
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Todd G. Morrison, Caoimhe Speakman, Travis A. Ryan. |
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Journal of Homosexuality, 56 (2009) 3 , p. 387-400.
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Irish university students attending a second year social psychology module (N = 353) were randomly allocated either a gay or lesbian version of a 25-item scale measuring support for the human rights of sexual minorities. Results indicated that, in comparison to female participants, males evidenced significantly lower levels of support. Further, this difference remained irrespective of whether the target was a gay man or a lesbian woman. Exploratory analyses also revealed that participants' support for the human rights of sexual minorities was inversely associated with their levels of political conservatism and religiousness (as determined by self-identification and church attendance measures), and was positively associated with having 'out' gay and lesbian friends. Limitations of this study and avenues for further inquiry are articulated. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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Is a Little Knowledge a Good Thing? : College Students Gain Knowledge, but Knowledge Increase Does not Equal Attitude Change Regarding Same-Sex Sexual Orientation and Gender Reassignment Surgery in Sexuality Courses |
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Ramona M. Noland ... [et al.]. |
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American Journal of Sexuality Education, 4 (2009) 2 (april), p. 139-157.
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The gains in knowledge and changes of attitudes of students in undergraduate sexuality courses in two different academic disciplines were compared to those of their peers without college sexuality education in a variety of other psychology courses. All students had similar scores on tests of sexual anatomy, behavior, and health at the start of the semester, but the students enrolled in sexuality courses exhibited much larger increases in knowledge regarding these topics when their courses were done. Sexuality education clearly matters, but there is room for improvement; despite gains in knowledge, the sexuality students' scores were less than perfect. Students in both the sexuality courses and other psychology courses maintained neutral attitudes toward same-sex sexual orientation and gender reassignment surgery, and these attitudes did not change following enrollment in a semester-long course in sexuality education. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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| Title: |
Negotiating Stigma : Lessons From the Life Stories of Gay Men |
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Joe Dooley. |
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Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 21 (2009) 1 (jan), p. 13-29.
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Gay men, like lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender persons, must negotiate their sexual orientation due to the socially constructed negative view of homosexuality in our culture. Stigma is experienced in various ways according to the meaning that the individual applies to it. This study gleans lessons from the life stories of 15 gay men who recognized the stigma of homosexuality and devised strategies to cope with it. An important finding was that mentors, acting as "cultural brokers," played a significant role in helping to cope with stigma. The intent of this study is to add to the literature regarding mechanisms that social workers can employ to help gay men cope with stigmatization. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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Pauw en Witteman (Emiel Ratelband) |
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presentatie Jeroen Pauw en Paul Witteman |
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| Title: |
Polymorphous Prejudice : Liberating the Measurement of Heterosexuals' Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men |
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Sean G. Massey. |
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Journal of Homosexuality, 56 (2009) 2 , p. 147-172.
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A multidimensional measure of sexual prejudice was developed to assess the increasing complexity of heterosexuals' attitudes toward gay men and lesbians. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed a valid and reliable 7-factor measure that assessed: 1) traditional heterosexism; 2) tendency to deny anti-gay discrimination continues; 3) aversion toward gay men; 4) aversion to lesbians; 5) judgments regarding the value of the gay and lesbian movement; 6) resistance to heteronormative expectations; and 7) endorsement of positive beliefs about gay people. A modern heterosexism theory was supported and queer/liberationist notions of anti-heteronormativity and positive beliefs were found to be related to pro-homosexual attitudes. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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| Title: |
The Invisible Rainbow in Diversity : Factors Influencing Sexual Prejudice Among College Students |
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Uma M. Jayakumar. |
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Journal of Homosexuality, 56 (2009) 6 (aug), p. 675-700.
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While colleges may reflect sexual prejudices of the societal culture at large, they also have the capacity to resist or even transform these troubling viewpoints. Based on longitudinal data collected from 13,881 students nationwide, this study investigates the impact of college experiences on sexually prejudicial attitudes. Results indicate that individuals are more accepting of lesbian, gay, and bisexual relationships after four years of college and that experiential components of racial diversity in the college environment are associated with a decrease in sexual prejudice. Interpretations of findings include the possibility that the observed trends are indicative of sexual prejudice becoming less socially acceptable, as more insidious forms of heterosexism maintain the dominance of the privileged group. [ Copies are available at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/haworth-journals.asp ] |
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