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Szymanski, Dawn M.; Kashubeck-West, Susan – Counseling Psychologist, 2008
This study examined the relationship of internalized oppressions to the psychological distress of 304 lesbian and bisexual women. In addition, it investigated whether self-esteem and social support mediated the relationship between internalized oppressions and mental health. Results indicate that after controlling for education, internalized…
Descriptors: Stress Variables, Females, Homosexuality, Psychology
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Szymanski, Dawn M.; Kashubeck-West, Susan; Meyer, Jill – Counseling Psychologist, 2008
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…
Descriptors: Physical Health, Intimacy, Psychometrics, Homosexuality