The Social Psychology of Gay Men

• Main Author: Jaspal, Rusi (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Pivot, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Subjects: Self.; Identity (Psychology).; Personality.; Social psychology.; Sexual behavior.; Sexual psychology.; Critical psychology.; Sex (Psychology).; Gender expression.; Sociology.; Self and Identity.; Personality and Social Psychology.; Sexual Behavior.; Critical Psychology.; Gender Studies.

"Drawing creatively from identity process theory and social representations theory, Jaspal's meticulous analysis of the social and psychological challenges gay men face - and the impacts on their mental and sexual health - serves as an urgent and persuasive call for continued progressive a...

Table of Contents:

• Part 1: Introduction
• 1. Why a Social Psychology of Gay Men?
• Part 2: Orientation or Identity?
• 2. The Origins of Sexual Orientation
• 3. The Construction of Sexual Identity
• Part 3: Gay Men in Context
• 4. The Development of Personal Relationships
• 5. Prejudice & Intergroup Relations
• 6. Managing Multiple Identities
• Part 4: Gay Men's Health & Wellbeing
• 7. Stigmatised Sexual Behaviours
• 8. Gay Men & Ageing
• 9. Mental Health & Sexual Health
• Part 5: Conclusion
• 10. Towards a Social Psychology of Gay Men.