Internalized Homophobia, Coping, and Quality of Life Among Nigerian Gay and Bisexual Men
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3610409 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Olakunle A Oginni (0000-0002-2340-9429, Obafemi Awolowo University, corresponding author), Boladale M Mapayi (0000-0002-0596-2132, Obafemi Awolowo University), Olusegun T Afolabi (0000-0002-0589-6948, Obafemi Awolowo University), Chukwubueze Obiajunwa (Obafemi Awolowo University), Ibidunni Olapeju Oloniniyi (0000-0002-2272-5155, Obafemi Awolowo University) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 1447-1470 |
| Publication date | 2020-08-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00918369.2019.1600899 |
| PMID | 30977714 |
| OpenAlex | W2938214532 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 52 |
Despite high levels of homophobia in Nigeria, no studies have investigated the quality of life (QOL) of Nigerian gay and bisexual (GB) men. The associations between QOL and minority stress may differ from those reported in developed countries and may indicate alternative interventions. This study investigated internalized homophobia (IH) and coping strategies among gay and bisexual men in Nigeria and the relationships with overall QOL. Eighty-nine GB men were recruited with a snowball sampling technique. QOL (outcome), IH (predictor) and coping strategies (covariates) were assessed using standardized questionnaires. Relationships were investigated using linear regression analyses. Participants used adaptive more frequently than maladaptive coping strategies. The relationship between IH and QOL was nonlinear (β = -0.27, 95% CI = -0.48, -0.06), and the positive component was attenuated by adaptive coping strategies. Adaptive strategies can be reinforced as a therapeutic intervention to improve wellbeing among gay and bisexual men in Nigeria
Coping (psychology · Maladaptive coping · Minority stress · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Snowball sampling · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Clinical Psychology · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |