Relational Aggression in Gay Male Relationships; Examining the Role of Internalized Homophobia

Date of Award

2006

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelors

Department

Social Sciences

First Advisor

Barton, Michelle

Keywords

Gay, Homosexual, Relational Aggression, Internalized Homophobia

Area of Concentration

Psychology

Abstract

This study explored relational aggression and victimization within homosexual male relationships and the role of internalized homophobia in relation to these 2 measures. Participants were college-age (M = 20.95), self-identified gay males (N = 100). Relational aggression and victimization were moderately correlated for gay males. Additionally, a slight significant relationship was found between relational victimization and internalized homophobia. Relational victimization was predicted most strongly by both relational aggression status and levels of internalized homophobia (which was furthered by findings of a linear regression analysis). The study's findings provide insight into contexts and forms of relational aggression exclusive to homosexual male relationships. Results present considerations for the development of relational aggression/victimization and internalized homophobia measures attuned to the experiences of gay men.

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