scholarly journals Does Same-Sex Marriage Legalization Invoke Childbearing Desire in Gay and Bisexual Men in Taiwan: A Panel Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Te Huang ◽  
Bobo Hi-Po Lau ◽  
Marty W. Forth ◽  
Stuart Gietel-Basten
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Marriage ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Family Building ◽  
And Bisexual

Abstract Background: Despite the globally rising recognition of same-sex relationships, sexual minority men continue to report lower childbearing desire and intention compared to their heterosexual counterparts, even though both groups tend to consider parenting as valuable. This study capitalized on the prospective process of legalization of same-sex marriage (SSM) in Taiwan to capture changes in gay and bisexual men’s desire and attitudes towards parenthood as a function of the legalization of SSM. Methods: 863 respondents (Mean age = 27.9 years ±5.8) completed an online survey shortly before and 1½ years after the legalization of SSM. They reported their childbearing desire, marital status, and attitudes towards childbearing and marriage. Results: Contrary to our expectation of an increase in childbearing desire due to enhanced legal recognition of same-sex relationships, our study found that fewer participants in the follow-up survey expressed a childbearing desire (59.0% vs 74.2%), and the perceived importance of childbearing dropped mildly (3.48 to 3.26, Cohen’s d=0.269). Those who expressed a consistent childbearing desire attached greater importance to SSM and regarded SSM as a source of a sense of security and recognition by friends/family. The perceived importance of SSM was mildly positively related to the perceived importance of childbearing. Conclusion: Although the decrease in childbearing desire and its perceived importance may be attributable to a lack of access to family building options (e.g., surrogacy and adoption) and the COVID-19 pandemic, our findings illustrate that parenthood can be a logical next-step for Taiwanese male same-sex couples and call for the development of affordable family building options for these men.

Patterns of Abuse in Male Same-Sex Relationships

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 617-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Bartholomew ◽  
Katherine V. Regan ◽  
Monica A. White ◽  
Doug Oram
Keyword(s):  
Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Abuse ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Multiple Time ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Unwanted Sexual Activity ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Time Frames

Previous studies of abuse in male same-sex relationships have been limited by convenience samples and/or by incomplete assessments of partner abuse. We examined patterns of same-sex partner abuse in a random sample of 284 gay and bisexual men. Respondents reported on perpetration and receipt of physical, psychological, and sexual abuse over multiple time frames, as well as injuries resulting from abuse. Almost all respondents reported psychological abuse, more than one-third reported physical abuse, and 10% reported having engaged in unwanted sexual activity because of partner force or threats of force. More than half of recipients of partner violence reported sustaining injury. We found strong associations between different forms of abuse, and between severity of abuse receipt and perpetration.

Economic Insecurity among Gay and Bisexual Men: Evidence from the 1991–2016 U.S. General Social Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Chai ◽  
Michelle Maroto
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
General Social Survey ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Economic Insecurity ◽  
Social Survey ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Minority Men ◽  
And Bisexual

Although a sizeable body of research has examined the labor market outcomes for sexual minority men, suggesting that gay and bisexual men earn less than their heterosexual counterparts, fewer studies have addressed whether any apparent earnings disadvantages for sexual minority men extend to economic insecurity more broadly. Using 1991–2016 U.S. General Social Survey (GSS) data, we examine three measures of economic insecurity—household income, perceived financial satisfaction, and views about family income—among gay and bisexual men. We find that most sexual minority men experience multiple types of economic insecurity with larger disparities present for bisexual men. Consistent with the labor market literature, we observe that family structure and human capital acquisition primarily accounted for economic insecurity disparities for gay men, and family structure partially explained disparities for bisexual men.

scholarly journals Perceived Importance of Five Different Health Issues for Gay and Bisexual Men

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 274-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Grov ◽  
Ana Ventuneac ◽  
H. Jonathon Rendina ◽  
Ruben H. Jimenez ◽  
Jeffrey T. Parsons
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Drugs And Alcohol ◽  
Time Space ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
And Bisexual

This study assessed the perceived importance of five health issues for gay and bisexual men ( N = 660) using time-space sampling in gay bars/clubs and bathhouses in New York City: “HIV & STDs,” “Drugs & Alcohol,” “Body Image,” “Mental Health,” and “Smoking.” This study compared ratings based on demographic differences, recent substance use, recent sexual risk behavior, and whether or not participants owned a smart device (e.g., “smart” phone, iPad, iPod touch). Contrary to research indicating that gay and bisexual men may be experiencing HIV prevention fatigue, this study identified that HIV and STIs were perceived as most important. Drugs and alcohol and mental health were also rated high, suggesting that providers may be well served to include mental health and drugs and alcohol as part of their comprehensive approach to HIV prevention. A majority of participants (72%) owned a smart device. Smart device owners rated health issues similarly to those who did not, suggesting that such devices may be a useful platform to reach gay and bisexual men for health education and prevention.

Awareness and knowledge of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among Australian gay and bisexual men: results of a national, online survey

Sexual Health ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Holt ◽  
Toby Lea ◽  
Susan Kippax ◽  
Johann Kolstee ◽  
Jeanne Ellard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
University Degree

Background Expanded access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is being actively debated in Australia. Awareness and knowledge of this HIV-prevention method have not been assessed in detail in the primary affected population, gay and bisexual men. Methods: Awareness and knowledge of PrEP were assessed among Australian gay and bisexual men, who were asked to complete a national, anonymous, online survey in 2015. Associations with PrEP awareness were identified with multivariate logistic regression and associations with PrEP knowledge were identified using multivariate linear regression. Results: Among 1251 participants, 954 (77%) were aware of PrEP. The most common sources of information were gay community media, Australian websites and friends. Awareness of PrEP was independently associated with older age, living in a capital city, having a university degree, being tested for HIV, being HIV-positive, having condomless anal intercourse with regular male partners, and ever having taken post-exposure prophylaxis. Men in monogamous relationships were less likely to be aware of PrEP. Among men who were aware of PrEP, the mean PrEP knowledge score was 6.8 out of 13. Relatively few participants knew that taking PrEP involved regular clinical monitoring and that in Australia PrEP was only recommended for people at risk of HIV. Better knowledge was independently associated with living in a capital city, having a university degree, being in full-time employment, being HIV-positive, and ever having taken post-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP. Conclusions: To assist in appropriate PrEP uptake, we recommend educating gay and bisexual men about current Australian prescribing guidelines and how PrEP is accessed in Australia.

scholarly journals Partnership agreements less likely among young gay and bisexual men in Australia – data from a national online survey of gay and bisexual men’s relationships

Sexual Health ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 355
Author(s):  
Johann Kolstee ◽  
Steven Philpot ◽  
Jeffrey Grierson ◽  
Benjamin R. Bavinton ◽  
Duane Duncan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviour ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Sexual Agreements ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Condomless Anal Intercourse ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽  
Younger Men ◽  
And Bisexual

Background: How gay and bisexual men (GBM) establish partnership agreements may be affected by several factors, including age. The ability to communicate with a partner about sexual agreements has important sexual health implications for GBM. Objective: To assess differences in partnership agreements among GBM. Methods: We surveyed GBM about their partnerships using a national, anonymous online survey in 2013–14. We compared men who had monogamous partnerships with men who had non-monogamous partnerships, according to age and other factors. Results: Regarding the nature of their partnership with their primary regular partner (PRP), younger men were less likely to have an agreement of any sort and were less likely to have discussed it. Younger men were more likely to report having a monogamous partnership, but they were also less likely to report condomless anal intercourse with their PRP. In multivariate analysis of partnership arrangements, having a non-monogamous partnership with their PRP was associated with being older (adjusted odds ratio = 1.03; 95% confidence interval = 1.02–1.04; P < 0.001). Nearly two-thirds (62.9%) of men with monogamous partnerships had a clear spoken agreement with their PRP about whether they could have sex with other men, largely regardless of age. Although slightly fewer than half the men with self-described open partnerships (46.0%) actually described it as a ‘relationship’, younger men were particularly less likely to do so. Conclusions: Due to less communication with partners about sexual agreements, when young GBM engage in sexual risk behaviour they may be at an increased risk of HIV and other sexually transmissible infections.

scholarly journals HPV Vaccine Acceptability in Heterosexual, Gay, and Bisexual Men

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Gilbert ◽  
Noel T. Brewer ◽  
Paul L. Reiter ◽  
Terence W. Ng ◽  
Jennifer S. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Anticipated Regret ◽  
Urban Residence ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Hpv Vaccine Acceptability

We know little about men’s beliefs about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and willingness to receive it. In January 2009, the authors recruited 296 heterosexual men and 312 gay and bisexual men from a national panel of U.S. households to complete an online survey about HPV and HPV vaccine. The authors analyzed data using logistic regression, controlling for age, education, number of lifetime sexual partners, and urban residence. More gay and bisexual men than heterosexual men were willing to receive HPV vaccine (73% vs. 37%; adjusted odds ratio = 4.99; 95% confidence interval = 3.36, 7.49). Gay and bisexual men reported greater awareness of HPV vaccine, perceived worry about HPV-related diseases, perceived effectiveness of HPV vaccine, and anticipated regret if they declined vaccination and later developed HPV-related disease compared with heterosexual men (all ps < .05). The lower acceptability and different beliefs among heterosexual men suggest that novel interventions for this group may be needed.

Border crossings and shifting sexualities among Mexican gay immigrant men: Beyond monolithic conceptions

Sexualities ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 919-938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Héctor Carrillo ◽  
Jorge Fontdevila
Keyword(s):  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Border Crossings ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Sexual Interaction ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Mexican Immigrant Men ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Immigrant Men

This article describes patterns of interpretation and practice of same-sex desires pre- and post-migration among self-identified gay and bisexual Mexican immigrant men to the USA. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 80 such men, we argue that, contrary to stereotypes, their pre-migration interpretations and practices are considerably diverse and not solely informed by highly gendered understandings and styles of sexual interaction between men. After migration, some shift their interpretations and practices considerably, while others retain those that informed their sexualities pre-migration, either adapting them to their new sexual contexts or resisting any changes. These findings, which reveal the complexity and diversity of sexual interpretations among immigrant gay and bisexual men, pose a challenge to proposed systems of classifying same-sex desires as well as to conventional understandings of the impact of international migration on gay sexuality.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Informal and Formal Coping Strategies for Intimate Partner Violence Among Gay and Bisexual Men

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 302-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Freeland ◽  
Tamar Goldenberg ◽  
Rob Stephenson
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
And Bisexual

The prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in same-sex male relationships has been reported to be at least as prevalent as is observed in female–male relationships. Though research has focused on understanding the prevalence and antecedents of IPV in male–male relationships, there is a paucity of data describing perceptions of coping strategies adopted by gay and bisexual men who may experience IPV. Ten focus group discussions were conducted with 64 gay and bisexual men in Atlanta, Georgia, between September 2013 and November 2013. Focus groups examined perceptions of how gay and bisexual men would respond to IPV and the IPV-coping services they would utilize. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify themes that describe how gay and bisexual men perceive existing IPV services and how they would use these services, if gay and bisexual men were to experience IPV. The results indicate that men experiencing IPV in male–male relationships do not have adequate access to IPV services that are tailored to their unique needs. As a result, there is a strong reliance on informal sources of support. Services are urgently needed to meet the unique needs of men experiencing IPV in same-sex relationships.

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