Brief Report: The Relationship between Multiple Forms of Oppression and Subjective Health among Black Lesbian and Bisexual Women

We blend person perception work with queer appearance psychology to examine the relationship between body size and bisexuality. In an online survey (N= 472, Mage= 25.15, 63.8% women), we examined the specific traits associated with a range of computer-modelled bodies identified as bisexual. We found that average body sizes were perceived as most prototypical of both bisexual men and bisexual women, skinny and fat bodies were more associated with clusters of traits which contrast with common stereotypes about bisexuality. Additionally, we found that bisexual men were associated with increased masculinity and decreased femininity relative to bisexual women, and found a general, though nonsignificant trend such that bisexual men were perceived as having heightened androcentric desire relative to women. Finally, we found evidence for the role of typicality as a mediator of perceived prejudice; less prototypical bodies tended to be perceived as experiencing greater prejudice based on body size.

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Investigating the influence of shame, depression, and distress tolerance on the relationship between internalized homophobia and binge eating in lesbian and bisexual women

Eating Behaviors ◽

10.1016/j.eatbeh.2016.12.001 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 24 ◽

pp. 39-44 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Vanessa Bayer ◽

Jacalyn J. Robert-McComb ◽

James R. Clopton ◽

Darcy A. Reich

Keyword(s):

Binge Eating ◽

Distress Tolerance ◽

Internalized Homophobia ◽

Bisexual Women ◽

And Bisexual ◽

The Relationship

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Mediators of the Relationship Between Internalized Oppressions and Lesbian and Bisexual Women's Psychological Distress

The Counseling Psychologist ◽

10.1177/0011000007309490 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 36 (4) ◽

pp. 575-594 ◽

Cited By ~ 51

Author(s):

Dawn M. Szymanski ◽

Susan Kashubeck-West

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Internalized Homophobia ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Bisexual Women ◽

Internalized Heterosexism ◽

And Bisexual ◽

Mediational Role ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

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 sexism (IS) and internalized heterosexism/internalized homophobia (IH) are significant predictors of psychological distress and account for 17% of the variance. The interactions between IS and IH are not significant predictors of psychological distress. Furthermore, results reveal that self-esteem and social support fully mediate the relationships between IH and psychological distress. Social support was also found to fully mediate the relationship between IS and psychological distress. However, no support was found for the mediational role of self-esteem in the link between IS and psychological distress. Research and practice implications are discussed.

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Healthcare experiences of a Black lesbian in the United States

Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1177/1359105317690036 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 52-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ofa L Ejaife ◽

Ivy K Ho

Keyword(s):

The United States ◽

Future Research ◽

Bisexual Women ◽

Self Disclosure ◽

Healthcare Settings ◽

Healthcare Experiences ◽

Black Lesbian ◽

And Bisexual

Little is known about the healthcare experiences of Black lesbian and bisexual women. This exploratory study examined the healthcare experiences of a 24-year-old Black lesbian and the interconnection between race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual identity in her lived experiences. Data were gathered through an in-depth audio-recorded interview. Findings revealed the risks of and barriers to self-disclosure in healthcare settings, factors that influence the quality of the patient–provider relationship, and the positive and negative healthcare experiences of this Black American lesbian. This study is an important first step in exploring the healthcare experiences of Black lesbian and bisexual women. The findings of this case study highlight themes and avenues for future research. Clinical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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