Posts Tagged ‘homosexuality’
Mental stress fuels HIV in gay men
NYU (US) — The mental health burdens of racism, homophobia, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder contribute to the HIV epidemic among many young black and Latino men, experts say. Continue…
Friday, February 8, 2013 12:43 - 0 Comments
Top Stories - Apr 9, 2012 10:17 - 4 Comments
Some anti-gay bias may be self-directed
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Homophobia is more pronounced in people with unacknowledged attraction to the same sex, according to a new study. (more…)
Top Stories - Oct 5, 2011 5:20 - 8 Comments
US views on gays, lesbians shift sharply
U. CHICAGO (US) — American attitudes toward gays and lesbians are rapidly changing to reflect greater acceptance, with younger generations leading the way, a new survey shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 21, 2011 12:47 - 2 Comments
Out of the closet, into the fire
U. ROCHESTER (US) — The act of “coming out” as a gay, lesbian, and bisexual can increase emotional well-being—if the decision is met with support rather than stigma. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 8, 2010 11:38 - 5 Comments
Gay youth reluctant to report cyberbullying
IOWA STATE—One out of two lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) youth have been victims of cyberbullying, according to a new survey. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 11, 2009 4:00 - 0 Comments
In gay community, tobacco is king
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Men and women who are gay or lesbian are more likely than their heterosexual counterparts to smoke. The findings from a new study suggest smoking is a significant health inequality for sexual minorities. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 22, 2009 13:15 - 0 Comments
Easily grossed out? Chances are you’re conservative
CORNELL (US)—People who are easily disgusted by slime, gore, and even crawly insects are more apt to be politically conservative than their less squeamish counterparts, especially when it comes to attitudes toward gays and lesbians, a new Cornell University study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 9, 2009 6:00 - 6 Comments
Gay marriage ban linked to HIV infection rates
EMORY (US)—A rise in the rate of HIV infection can be linked to a ban on same-sex marriage, a new study by two Emory University economists finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 4, 2009 14:45 - 3 Comments
Legal protection goal of gay marriage
TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—Challenging the idea that marriage is necessary for solidifying relationships, a new study from the University of Texas at Austin reveals same-sex couples in long-term relationships believe marriage is more important in terms of legal rights, but less so as a symbol of commitment. (more…)
