LibGuides: MFT-6540: Week 1 Resources

Week 1 Required Resources

Articles

Internalized Homophobia and Suicide Ideation Among Sexual Minority Adults: The Serial Mediation of Core Self-Evaluations and Depression
Munn, M., & James, D. (2022). Internalized Homophobia and Suicide Ideation Among Sexual Minority Adults: The Serial Mediation of Core Self-Evaluations and Depression. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 51(7), 3417–3430.
Researchers explore the rates of depression and depression symptoms in sexual minority adults and consider the role of homophobia in increased depressive symptoms. This resource provides an understanding of the deep impacts of homophobia.
Internalized Heterosexism and Psychological Distress: A Relationship Mediated by Self-compassion
Brown, C., & Maragos, A. C. (2023). Internalized heterosexism and psychological distress: A relationship mediated by self-compassion. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 35(2), 135–156.
Brown and Maragos present a study that looks at the role of self-compassion as a tool of resilience among LGBTQ+ individuals. This resource discusses resiliency in the face of homophobia.
Internalized Heterosexism, Hope, and Depressive Symptoms Among Gay and Bisexual Men
Kulda, K., McLaren, S., & Goldie, P. D. (2024). Internalized heterosexism, hope, and depressive symptoms among gay and bisexual men. Journal of Bisexuality.
Researchers explore the resilience of hope and how hope can be a positive intervening factor for bisexual men who experience heterosexist and homophobic social messages. This resource provides future clinicians with an understanding of the resiliency factors of those experiencing homophobia and heterosexism.
Intersectional Stigma and Mental Health: Interactions with Identity Authenticity and SGM Community in Sexual and Gender Minoritized Young Adults of Color
Swann, G., Crosby, S., Newcomb, M. E., & Whitton, S. W. (2024). Intersectional stigma and mental health: Interactions with identity authenticity and SGM community in sexual and gender minoritized young adults of color. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, 30(3), 566–576.
Swann et al research the mental health challenges that can be associated with intersections of sexual/gender minorities and race. This resource provides future clinicians with an understanding of the resiliency factors of those experiencing homophobia and heterosexism.

Videos

A Queer Journey from Shame to Self-Love

Rasmussen, C. (2021, Feb). A Queer Journey from Shame to Self-Love. Ted Talk.

In this Ted Talk, Crystal Rasmussen discusses their personal identity journey and how they embraced themself. This resource provides a first-person account of the impact of homophobia on identity.