Nouns to Define Homophobia

Background. The term ‘homophobia’ was introduced in the academic context more than 40 years ago. However, its meaning has changed over time. Objective. To review the nouns used in the last twelve years to define homophobia. Methodology. The authors conducted a systematic search in Medline through Pu...

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Main Authors: Adalberto Campo Arias, Edwin Herazo, Heidi Oviedo
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Universidad Colegio Mayor Nuestra Señora del Rosario 2013-09-01
Series:Revista Ciencias de la Salud
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Online Access:http://revistas.urosario.edu.co/index.php/revsalud/article/view/2807/2309
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Edwin Herazo
Heidi Oviedo
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description Background. The term ‘homophobia’ was introduced in the academic context more than 40 years ago. However, its meaning has changed over time. Objective. To review the nouns used in the last twelve years to define homophobia. Methodology. The authors conducted a systematic search in Medline through Pubmed that included editorials, letters to editors, comments and narrative reviews, in English and Spanish. A qualitative analysis (Grounded theory) was applied to analyze nouns used to define homophobia since 2001 through 2012. Results. Authors reviewed three papers including ten nouns to define homophobia, the most common noun was fear. The terms were grouped into two domains: negative attitude and discomfort with homosexuality. Conclusion. Fear is the most used word to describe homophobia. The terms were grouped into two domains: negative attitude and discomfort toward homosexuality.
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spelling doaj.art-d34769caea804af4958966c0e69e02882022-12-21T19:46:05ZspaUniversidad Colegio Mayor Nuestra Señora del RosarioRevista Ciencias de la Salud1692-72732013-09-01113287294Nouns to Define HomophobiaAdalberto Campo AriasEdwin HerazoHeidi OviedoBackground. The term ‘homophobia’ was introduced in the academic context more than 40 years ago. However, its meaning has changed over time. Objective. To review the nouns used in the last twelve years to define homophobia. Methodology. The authors conducted a systematic search in Medline through Pubmed that included editorials, letters to editors, comments and narrative reviews, in English and Spanish. A qualitative analysis (Grounded theory) was applied to analyze nouns used to define homophobia since 2001 through 2012. Results. Authors reviewed three papers including ten nouns to define homophobia, the most common noun was fear. The terms were grouped into two domains: negative attitude and discomfort with homosexuality. Conclusion. Fear is the most used word to describe homophobia. The terms were grouped into two domains: negative attitude and discomfort toward homosexuality.http://revistas.urosario.edu.co/index.php/revsalud/article/view/2807/2309HomophobiaHomosexualityPrejudiceSystematic Review.
spellingShingle Adalberto Campo Arias
Edwin Herazo
Heidi Oviedo
Nouns to Define Homophobia
Revista Ciencias de la Salud
Homophobia
Homosexuality
Prejudice
Systematic Review.
title Nouns to Define Homophobia
title_full Nouns to Define Homophobia
title_fullStr Nouns to Define Homophobia
title_full_unstemmed Nouns to Define Homophobia
title_short Nouns to Define Homophobia
title_sort nouns to define homophobia
topic Homophobia
Homosexuality
Prejudice
Systematic Review.
url http://revistas.urosario.edu.co/index.php/revsalud/article/view/2807/2309
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