Geva Shenkman
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 211689 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Geva Shenkman |
| NOMBRES | Geva |
| APELLIDO | Shenkman |
| FIRMA | SHENKMAN G |
| AFILIACIONES | Reichman University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5263-8888 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 31 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 78 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 31 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2010 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 6 |
Parenthood Aspirations Among LGB Individuals in Poland and Israel
Openness to Experience as a Moderator Between Social Support and Self-Acceptance of One’s Sexual Orientation
Introduction Previous research has demonstrated the protective role of social support in mitigating the adverse mental health outcomes associated with minority stress and in promoting self-acceptance among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. The present study investigates the moderating role of openness to experience in the association between perceived social support and self-acceptance of one’s sexual orientation. Methods A cross-sect…
How Do Openness to Experience and Stigma Anticipation Shape the Parenthood Aspirations of LGB Israeli Individuals
Introduction Recent advancements in legislation have enhanced the availability of parental opportunities for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. Consequently, policy makers and mental health professionals may aid LGB individuals who confront the decision of becoming parents. The present study examined how sexual orientation, anticipation of stigma upon parenthood, and the personality trait of openness to experience (characterized by cur…
Views of aging and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among older adult war veterans in the context of renewed war
Present findings suggest that exposure to current trauma of war among older adult war veterans might uniquely shape the long-term trajectories of their VoA and PTSD symptoms, while contradicting the previously found PTSD symptoms-VoA directionality
Psychological flexibility in the face of potential adversity
474, aged 18-84) were pair-matched with equivalent 474 presumably heterosexual men on core sociodemographic variables. Questionnaires assessed the participants' psychological flexibility and psychological wellness as indicated by self-rated health, life satisfaction, depressive symptoms, and neuroticism. The results showed a positive association between psychological flexibility and psychological wellness. Moreover, this association was stronger …
Positivity as a moderator of the association between enacted stigma and mental health among lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals
8.68; 30.8% self-reported as lesbian women, 48.8% self-reported as gay men, 20.4% self-reported as bisexual individuals), and assessed enacted stigma, depressive symptoms, anxiety, negative affect, and positivity. The results of the hierarchical regressions and simple slope analyses indicated that enacted stigma was associated with higher depressive symptoms, anxiety, and negative affect. As hypothesized, positivity played a moderating role in th…
Internalized homonegativity and mental health among sexual minority couples and parents
This study examined the indirect effect of relationship and parental status on mental health through internalized homonegativity among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. Prior research suggested that being in a relationship and becoming a parent may improve the mental health of LGB individuals, acting as protective factors against stigma and discrimination. However, the role of internalized homonegativity in mental health disparities b…
Cultural Differences in Daily Coupling of Subjective Views of Aging and Negative Affect
It is important to adopt a cultural perspective when investigating daily fluctuations in VoA and their correlates. In applied contexts, this might help to identify cultural groups that are particularly sensitive to the effects of VoA
Involuntary childlessness in the U.S. and Israel
Objective This study examined experiences of involuntary childlessness as a function of sexual identity and gender in the United States (U.S.) and Israel. Background Sexual minority individuals may experience more involuntary childlessness than heterosexual people, and, to our knowledge, no studies have compared involuntary childlessness between the U.S., which is socially, but not politically pronatal, and Israel, which is both socially and poli…
A Qualitative Study Exploring Aging Gay and Bisexual Men’s Needs From Healthcare Services in Israel
Introduction Older gay and bisexual men are exposed to heightened risks of physical and mental health disorders. Therefore, understanding their unique needs from healthcare services is essential and is set at the focus of the present study. Methods The current qualitative study explored aging gay and bisexual men’s unique experiences and needs from healthcare services in Israel. Participants ( N = 80, age range 47–82, M = 59.59, SD = 7.40) were i…
The Association of Couplehood and Parenthood with the Hedonic and Eudaimonic Well-Being of Older Gay Men
The Mediating Role of Insecure Attachment in the Gap in Parenthood Desire between Lesbian and Gay Individuals and Their Heterosexual Counterparts
Previous studies have shown that lesbian and gay (LG) individuals, in comparison to their heterosexual counterparts, tend to report lower levels of parenthood desire. While numerous variables have been suggested to explain this gap in parenthood aspirations, no study has investigated the mediating role of avoidant attachment in the association between sexual orientation and parenthood desire. For that purpose, a sample of 790 cisgender Israelis a…
Disparities in Mental Health and Life Satisfaction Between Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Individuals
Mental Health Disparities Between Lesbian Mothers and Heterosexual Parents
Higher Levels of Postnatal Depressive Symptomatology, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Life Satisfaction among Gay Fathers through Surrogacy in Comparison to Heterosexual Fathers
This study aimed to explore the psychological welfare, as indicated by postnatal depressive symptomatology, life satisfaction, and posttraumatic growth (growth after contending with stressful birth events), of Israeli gay fathers through surrogacy in comparison to heterosexual fathers. For that purpose, a sample of 167 Israeli fathers ( M = 35.6, SD = 4.4) was recruited (68 identified as gay fathers through surrogacy and 99 as heterosexual father…
What Would It Be Like to Be a Parent? Exploring the Role of Sexual Orientation and Culture on Perceptions of Parenthood in the Future
Parenthood Aspirations Mediate the Association Between Sexual Orientation and Mental Health in Israel
The Mediating Role of Attachment Avoidance in the Association between Sexual Orientation and Mental Health
The current study examined whether attachment avoidance mediates the association between being a sexual minority (gay men or lesbian women) and poorer mental health outcomes. For this purpose a community-dwelling sample of 350 gay men and lesbian women (M = 30.39, SD = 6.82) and 445 heterosexual men and women (M = 26.95, SD = 3.11) completed measures of attachment avoidance, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and life satisfaction. Results sho…
Anticipation of Stigma upon Parenthood Impacts Parenting Aspirations in the LGB Community in Israel
Estimated Likelihood of Parenthood and its Association with Psychological Well-Being Among Sexual Minorities and Heterosexual Counterparts
Self-Perceived Parental Role and Mental Health Concomitants Among Israeli Gay and Heterosexual Fathers
In this study we examined the association between self-perceived parental role and adverse mental health (indicated by depressive symptoms, neuroticism, and negative affect) in a sample of 82 Israeli gay fathers (Mean age = 39.57, SD = 6.70) that were individually matched with 82 heterosexual fathers (Mean age = 39.11, SD = 7.88). Results showed that although self-perceived parental role was associated with adverse mental health, this association…
Interpersonal Vulnerability and Its Association with Depressive Symptoms Among Gay and Heterosexual Men
Physical Self-Concept and its Association with Depressive Symptoms among Gay Men and Lesbian Women and their Heterosexual Counterparts
The association between basic need satisfaction in relationship and personal growth among lesbian and heterosexual mothers
The study examined the association between basic need satisfaction in the couple relationship (basic need satisfaction in the relationship [BNSR]) and personal growth (PG), using a sample of 57 lesbian mothers individually matched with 57 heterosexual mothers. BNSR was found to correlate positively with growth only among lesbian mothers, while no significant association was found among heterosexual mothers. The findings are explained in terms of …
Meaning in Life Among Middle-Aged and Older Gay and Heterosexual Fathers
This study explored differences in meaning-in-life indicators, namely purpose in life and personal growth, among 76 community-dwelling middle-aged and older Israeli gay men, who had become fathers through a heterosexual relationship (mean age = 59.42, SD = 6.15, range: 50-78), 110 gay men that were not fathers (mean age = 60.37, SD = 9.69, range: 50-84), and 114 heterosexual fathers (mean age = 62.27, SD = 8.09, range: 50-87). As hypothesized, af…
Mental Health Among Israeli Homosexual Adolescents and Young Adults
This study examines the mental health status of Israeli homosexuals in adolescence and early adulthood in comparison to heterosexual controls. We compared 219 homosexuals (136 gay men and 83 lesbian women) with 219 individually matched heterosexuals on indices of depression and subjective well being. In line with the study hypothesis, the results indicated that the homosexual participants reported more depressive symptoms and more negative affect…
The association between basic need satisfaction in relationship and personal growth among lesbian and heterosexual mothers
The study examined the association between basic need satisfaction in the couple relationship (basic need satisfaction in the relationship [BNSR]) and personal growth (PG), using a sample of 57 lesbian mothers individually matched with 57 heterosexual mothers. BNSR was found to correlate positively with growth only among lesbian mothers, while no significant association was found among heterosexual mothers. The findings are explained in terms of …
Kids Are Joy
This study examined the psychological welfare associated with gay men couplehood (being in relationship) and gay fatherhood. From a sample of 204 Israeli gay men (age range 19-79), we compared 45 gay fathers (55.6% of them being in a steady relationship) with 45 individually matched gay men who were not fathers on indicators of psychological welfare, namely, subjective well-being, depressive symptoms (a reverse indicator), and meaning in life. In…
Anticipation of Stigma upon Parenthood Impacts Parenting Aspirations in the LGB Community in Israel
Self-Perceived Parental Role and Mental Health Concomitants Among Israeli Gay and Heterosexual Fathers
In this study we examined the association between self-perceived parental role and adverse mental health (indicated by depressive symptoms, neuroticism, and negative affect) in a sample of 82 Israeli gay fathers (Mean age = 39.57, SD = 6.70) that were individually matched with 82 heterosexual fathers (Mean age = 39.11, SD = 7.88). Results showed that although self-perceived parental role was associated with adverse mental health, this association…
The Mediating Role of Attachment Avoidance in the Association between Sexual Orientation and Mental Health
The current study examined whether attachment avoidance mediates the association between being a sexual minority (gay men or lesbian women) and poorer mental health outcomes. For this purpose a community-dwelling sample of 350 gay men and lesbian women (M = 30.39, SD = 6.82) and 445 heterosexual men and women (M = 26.95, SD = 3.11) completed measures of attachment avoidance, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and life satisfaction. Results sho…
Estimated Likelihood of Parenthood and its Association with Psychological Well-Being Among Sexual Minorities and Heterosexual Counterparts
Interpersonal Vulnerability and Its Association with Depressive Symptoms Among Gay and Heterosexual Men
Involuntary childlessness in the U.S. and Israel
Objective This study examined experiences of involuntary childlessness as a function of sexual identity and gender in the United States (U.S.) and Israel. Background Sexual minority individuals may experience more involuntary childlessness than heterosexual people, and, to our knowledge, no studies have compared involuntary childlessness between the U.S., which is socially, but not politically pronatal, and Israel, which is both socially and poli…
A Qualitative Study Exploring Aging Gay and Bisexual Men’s Needs From Healthcare Services in Israel
Introduction Older gay and bisexual men are exposed to heightened risks of physical and mental health disorders. Therefore, understanding their unique needs from healthcare services is essential and is set at the focus of the present study. Methods The current qualitative study explored aging gay and bisexual men’s unique experiences and needs from healthcare services in Israel. Participants ( N = 80, age range 47–82, M = 59.59, SD = 7.40) were i…
What Would It Be Like to Be a Parent? Exploring the Role of Sexual Orientation and Culture on Perceptions of Parenthood in the Future
Parenthood Aspirations Mediate the Association Between Sexual Orientation and Mental Health in Israel
Disparities in Mental Health and Life Satisfaction Between Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Individuals
Physical Self-Concept and its Association with Depressive Symptoms among Gay Men and Lesbian Women and their Heterosexual Counterparts
Mental Health Among Israeli Homosexual Adolescents and Young Adults
This study examines the mental health status of Israeli homosexuals in adolescence and early adulthood in comparison to heterosexual controls. We compared 219 homosexuals (136 gay men and 83 lesbian women) with 219 individually matched heterosexuals on indices of depression and subjective well being. In line with the study hypothesis, the results indicated that the homosexual participants reported more depressive symptoms and more negative affect…
Kids Are Joy
This study examined the psychological welfare associated with gay men couplehood (being in relationship) and gay fatherhood. From a sample of 204 Israeli gay men (age range 19-79), we compared 45 gay fathers (55.6% of them being in a steady relationship) with 45 individually matched gay men who were not fathers on indicators of psychological welfare, namely, subjective well-being, depressive symptoms (a reverse indicator), and meaning in life. In…
The Hostile-World Scenario and Mental Health Concomitants Among Gays and Lesbians
We explored the hostile-world scenario (HWS) and its association with mental health among 219 Israeli gays and lesbians. HWS refers to the individual's image of threats to one's physical and mental integrity. We analyzed HWS items distinguishing gays and lesbians from comparative heterosexuals. Factor analysis indicated themes of disastrous thoughts and social concerns for gays and lesbians, and a theme of victimization for gay men. Higher endors…
Gay Dads are Happier
With gay fatherhood increasing in numbers worldwide, and preliminary research showing that gay fathers might not experience the “parenthood paradox”—an increase in meaning in life along with a decrease in subjective well-being associated with becoming parents—it was our objective to compare gay fathers' well-being to that of heterosexual fathers. It was hypothesized that gay fathers would be higher on subjective well-being in general, and specifi…
Classic psychoanalysis and male same-sex parents
The association between the hostile-world scenario, perceived control, and emotional distress among gay men and lesbians
We examined the moderating role perceived control plays in the relationship between hostile-world scenarios unique to gay men and lesbians and emotional distress. A convenience sample of Israeli gay (n = 56) and lesbian (n = 42) participants who were recruited online through snowball sampling completed questionnaires examining emotional distress, perceived control, and hostile-world themes unique to the gay and lesbian communities. The hostile-wo…
The association between basic need satisfaction in relationship and personal growth among lesbian and heterosexual mothers
The study examined the association between basic need satisfaction in the couple relationship (basic need satisfaction in the relationship [BNSR]) and personal growth (PG), using a sample of 57 lesbian mothers individually matched with 57 heterosexual mothers. BNSR was found to correlate positively with growth only among lesbian mothers, while no significant association was found among heterosexual mothers. The findings are explained in terms of …
Meaning in Life Among Middle-Aged and Older Gay and Heterosexual Fathers
This study explored differences in meaning-in-life indicators, namely purpose in life and personal growth, among 76 community-dwelling middle-aged and older Israeli gay men, who had become fathers through a heterosexual relationship (mean age = 59.42, SD = 6.15, range: 50-78), 110 gay men that were not fathers (mean age = 60.37, SD = 9.69, range: 50-84), and 114 heterosexual fathers (mean age = 62.27, SD = 8.09, range: 50-87). As hypothesized, af…
Interpersonal Vulnerability and Its Association with Depressive Symptoms Among Gay and Heterosexual Men
Physical Self-Concept and its Association with Depressive Symptoms among Gay Men and Lesbian Women and their Heterosexual Counterparts
Anticipation of Stigma upon Parenthood Impacts Parenting Aspirations in the LGB Community in Israel
Estimated Likelihood of Parenthood and its Association with Psychological Well-Being Among Sexual Minorities and Heterosexual Counterparts
Self-Perceived Parental Role and Mental Health Concomitants Among Israeli Gay and Heterosexual Fathers
In this study we examined the association between self-perceived parental role and adverse mental health (indicated by depressive symptoms, neuroticism, and negative affect) in a sample of 82 Israeli gay fathers (Mean age = 39.57, SD = 6.70) that were individually matched with 82 heterosexual fathers (Mean age = 39.11, SD = 7.88). Results showed that although self-perceived parental role was associated with adverse mental health, this association…
Parenthood Aspirations Mediate the Association Between Sexual Orientation and Mental Health in Israel
The Mediating Role of Attachment Avoidance in the Association between Sexual Orientation and Mental Health
The current study examined whether attachment avoidance mediates the association between being a sexual minority (gay men or lesbian women) and poorer mental health outcomes. For this purpose a community-dwelling sample of 350 gay men and lesbian women (M = 30.39, SD = 6.82) and 445 heterosexual men and women (M = 26.95, SD = 3.11) completed measures of attachment avoidance, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms and life satisfaction. Results sho…
Higher Levels of Postnatal Depressive Symptomatology, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Life Satisfaction among Gay Fathers through Surrogacy in Comparison to Heterosexual Fathers
This study aimed to explore the psychological welfare, as indicated by postnatal depressive symptomatology, life satisfaction, and posttraumatic growth (growth after contending with stressful birth events), of Israeli gay fathers through surrogacy in comparison to heterosexual fathers. For that purpose, a sample of 167 Israeli fathers ( M = 35.6, SD = 4.4) was recruited (68 identified as gay fathers through surrogacy and 99 as heterosexual father…
What Would It Be Like to Be a Parent? Exploring the Role of Sexual Orientation and Culture on Perceptions of Parenthood in the Future
The Association of Couplehood and Parenthood with the Hedonic and Eudaimonic Well-Being of Older Gay Men
The Mediating Role of Insecure Attachment in the Gap in Parenthood Desire between Lesbian and Gay Individuals and Their Heterosexual Counterparts
Previous studies have shown that lesbian and gay (LG) individuals, in comparison to their heterosexual counterparts, tend to report lower levels of parenthood desire. While numerous variables have been suggested to explain this gap in parenthood aspirations, no study has investigated the mediating role of avoidant attachment in the association between sexual orientation and parenthood desire. For that purpose, a sample of 790 cisgender Israelis a…
Disparities in Mental Health and Life Satisfaction Between Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Individuals
Mental Health Disparities Between Lesbian Mothers and Heterosexual Parents
Internalized homonegativity and mental health among sexual minority couples and parents
This study examined the indirect effect of relationship and parental status on mental health through internalized homonegativity among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. Prior research suggested that being in a relationship and becoming a parent may improve the mental health of LGB individuals, acting as protective factors against stigma and discrimination. However, the role of internalized homonegativity in mental health disparities b…
Cultural Differences in Daily Coupling of Subjective Views of Aging and Negative Affect
It is important to adopt a cultural perspective when investigating daily fluctuations in VoA and their correlates. In applied contexts, this might help to identify cultural groups that are particularly sensitive to the effects of VoA
Involuntary childlessness in the U.S. and Israel
Objective This study examined experiences of involuntary childlessness as a function of sexual identity and gender in the United States (U.S.) and Israel. Background Sexual minority individuals may experience more involuntary childlessness than heterosexual people, and, to our knowledge, no studies have compared involuntary childlessness between the U.S., which is socially, but not politically pronatal, and Israel, which is both socially and poli…
A Qualitative Study Exploring Aging Gay and Bisexual Men’s Needs From Healthcare Services in Israel
Introduction Older gay and bisexual men are exposed to heightened risks of physical and mental health disorders. Therefore, understanding their unique needs from healthcare services is essential and is set at the focus of the present study. Methods The current qualitative study explored aging gay and bisexual men’s unique experiences and needs from healthcare services in Israel. Participants ( N = 80, age range 47–82, M = 59.59, SD = 7.40) were i…
Psychology (29 obras) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (26 obras) · Social Psychology (22 obras) · Developmental psychology (21 obras) · Clinical Psychology (18 obras) · Reproductive Health and Technologies (18 obras) · Social Psychology (16 obras) · Clinical Psychology (15 obras) · Psychiatry (15 obras) · Lesbian (13 obras)