Internalized Homonegativity and Sexual Quality of Life in Italian Lesbian and Bisexual Women
This study investigates the relationship between sexual quality of life (SQoL) and internalized homonegativity among Italian lesbian and bisexual cisgender women, drawing on the minority stress model. The aim of this study is to compare levels of internalized homonegativity and SQoL between the two...
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| description | This study investigates the relationship between sexual quality of life (SQoL) and internalized homonegativity among Italian lesbian and bisexual cisgender women, drawing on the minority stress model. The aim of this study is to compare levels of internalized homonegativity and SQoL between the two groups, exploring the association between these variables. We used a quantitative methodology based on a questionnaire. The data were collected through an online questionnaire from 686 women, including 217 lesbians and 469 bisexuals, using the Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale and the Female-Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and linear regression, were performed to assess group differences and predictors of SQoL. The findings support the hypothesis that bisexual women may experience higher levels of internalized homonegativity. Additionally, the study reveals disparities in SQoL, with lesbian women reporting better outcomes. The linear regression model confirmed a significant negative association between internalized homonegativity and SQoL. The results highlight the need for further research on factors influencing sexual well-being in sexual minority women, and the need to give thorough attention to specific sexual identities in clinical and research practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-32abca7e3a8844df995c7e3176266cd82024-03-27T13:43:41ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322024-03-0112663810.3390/healthcare12060638Internalized Homonegativity and Sexual Quality of Life in Italian Lesbian and Bisexual WomenSofia Pavanello Decaro0Antonio Prunas1Department of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, ItalyDepartment of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, ItalyThis study investigates the relationship between sexual quality of life (SQoL) and internalized homonegativity among Italian lesbian and bisexual cisgender women, drawing on the minority stress model. The aim of this study is to compare levels of internalized homonegativity and SQoL between the two groups, exploring the association between these variables. We used a quantitative methodology based on a questionnaire. The data were collected through an online questionnaire from 686 women, including 217 lesbians and 469 bisexuals, using the Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale and the Female-Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and linear regression, were performed to assess group differences and predictors of SQoL. The findings support the hypothesis that bisexual women may experience higher levels of internalized homonegativity. Additionally, the study reveals disparities in SQoL, with lesbian women reporting better outcomes. The linear regression model confirmed a significant negative association between internalized homonegativity and SQoL. The results highlight the need for further research on factors influencing sexual well-being in sexual minority women, and the need to give thorough attention to specific sexual identities in clinical and research practice.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/6/638sexual quality of lifeinternalized homonegativitylesbianbisexual womenminority stress model |
| spellingShingle | Sofia Pavanello Decaro Antonio Prunas Internalized Homonegativity and Sexual Quality of Life in Italian Lesbian and Bisexual Women Healthcare sexual quality of life internalized homonegativity lesbian bisexual women minority stress model |
| title | Internalized Homonegativity and Sexual Quality of Life in Italian Lesbian and Bisexual Women |
| title_full | Internalized Homonegativity and Sexual Quality of Life in Italian Lesbian and Bisexual Women |
| title_fullStr | Internalized Homonegativity and Sexual Quality of Life in Italian Lesbian and Bisexual Women |
| title_full_unstemmed | Internalized Homonegativity and Sexual Quality of Life in Italian Lesbian and Bisexual Women |
| title_short | Internalized Homonegativity and Sexual Quality of Life in Italian Lesbian and Bisexual Women |
| title_sort | internalized homonegativity and sexual quality of life in italian lesbian and bisexual women |
| topic | sexual quality of life internalized homonegativity lesbian bisexual women minority stress model |
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