Jaspal R. The Social Psychology of Gay Men

Palgrave macmillan, 2019. — 184 p. — ISBN: 978-3-030-27056-8.This book focuses on the social psychological aspects of gay men's lives and provides a cutting-edge examination of topics including sexual orientation, sexual behavior, identity, relationships, prejudice, and health. The Social Psychology of Gay Men forces us to re-think existing theory and research, much of which has taken heterosexuality for granted. With identity process theory at its heart, this book advocates a social psychology of gay men which incorporates three levels of analysis - the psychological, interpersonal and societal. The book promises not only a deeper understanding of gay men's lives but also pathways for enhancing wellbeing, intergroup relations and equality in this key population. This illuminating and thought-provoking text is an invaluable resource not only for psychologists, but for students, scholars and practitioners working in the area of gay men's life.Why a Social Psychology of Gay Men?
Orientation or Identity?
The Origins of Sexual Orientation
The Construction of Sexual Identity
Gay Men in Context
The Development of Personal Relationships
Prejudice and Intergroup Relations
Managing Multiple Identities
Gay Men’s Health & Wellbeing
Stigmatised Sexual Behaviours
Mental Health and Sexual HealthTowards a Social Psychology of Gay Men