Trajectories of Internalized Heterosexism among Young Men Who have Sex with Men.
Minority stress, or the unique stressors encountered by sexual minorities, has a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of this population. One minority stressor, internalized heterosexism, refers to incorporating stigma against sexual minorities into one’s self-concept as a product...
| Published in: | Journal of Youth & Adolescence Vol. 47; no. 4; pp. 872 - 890 |
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