Internalized Stigma and Psychological Well-Being in Gay Men and Lesbians in Italy and Belgium

Internalized Stigma and Psychological Well-Being in Gay Men and Lesbians in Italy and Belgium

Several studies have shown that internalized homophobia is a risk factor for mental health illness in homosexual individuals, whereas the perception of social support is a protective factor for their psychological well-being. In line with those studies, the present research has investigated the leve...

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Main Authors: Giorgia Lorenzi, Marina Miscioscia, Lucia Ronconi, Caterina Elisa Pasquali, Alessandra Simonelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Social Sciences
Subjects:
sexual minority
homosexuality
mental health
social support
LGBT rights
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/4/4/1229

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