Internalized Heterosexism
Measurement, Psychosocial Correlates, and Research Directions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8915063 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dawn M Szymanski (0000-0001-8913-4440, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, corresponding author), Susan Kashubeck‐west (0000-0001-9045-605X, University of Missouri–St. Louis), Susan Kashubeck-West (University of Missouri–St. Louis), Jill Meyer (0000-0002-0002-8789, University of Missouri–St. Louis) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 525-574 |
| Publication date | 2008-03-05 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Counseling Psychologist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0011-0000 • E-ISSN: 1552-3861 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0011000007309489 |
| OpenAlex | W2163912735 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 164 |
| References cited | 90 |
This article provides an integrated critical review of the literature on internalized heterosexism/internalized homophobia (IH), its measurement, and its psychosocial correlates. It describes the psychometric properties of six published measures used to operationalize the construct of IH. It also critically reviews empirical studies on correlates of IH in the areas of sexual identity formation and the coming-out process; mental, psychosocial, and physical health; substance use; sexual risk-taking behavior; intimate relationships; parenting and family issues; gender roles and feminism; race and ethnicity; religion; career issues; and counselor—client interactions and treatment interventions. Last, it discusses limitations of the body of research and provides suggestions for future research throughout the review
Developmental psychology · Empirical research · Ethnic group · Heterosexism · Human sexuality · Lesbian · Mental health · Operationalization · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychosocial · Psychotherapist · Sexual identity · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Sociology · Clinical Psychology · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Marriage and Sexual Relationships · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 164 |
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| Citations per year | 8,63 |
| Citation span | 2007 - 2026 (20) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 163 |