Major
Psychology
Anticipated Graduation Year
2022
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Abstract
Black sexual minority men face multiple sources of stigma and stress based upon their unique intersecting identities that may negatively impact their mental health. To better understand the relationship between internalized homophobia and psychological distress among Black sexual minority men, a meta-analytic review of the extant literature was conducted using PRISMA guidelines. Seven quantitative studies published from 2009-2021 were included and found a small effect size between internalized homophobia and psychological distress among Black sexual minority men. Internalized homophobia negatively impacts mental health among Black sexual minority men. Based on findings, research and clinical implications are provided.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Byron D. Brooks, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology
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Internalized Homophobia and Psychological Distress among Black Sexual Minority Men: A Meta-Analytic Review
Black sexual minority men face multiple sources of stigma and stress based upon their unique intersecting identities that may negatively impact their mental health. To better understand the relationship between internalized homophobia and psychological distress among Black sexual minority men, a meta-analytic review of the extant literature was conducted using PRISMA guidelines. Seven quantitative studies published from 2009-2021 were included and found a small effect size between internalized homophobia and psychological distress among Black sexual minority men. Internalized homophobia negatively impacts mental health among Black sexual minority men. Based on findings, research and clinical implications are provided.