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Structural stigma and bisexual + people: Effects of the rejection of the Zan Bill in Italy on minority stress and mental health
Full text linkBisexual + people experience severe forms of structural stigma that are associated to negative mental health outcomes. In order to eradicate hate crimes against LGBTQIAPK + people, on the 4th of November 2020, the Italian deputy Alessandro Zan proposed a Bill entitled “Measures to prevent and combat discrimination and violence on grounds of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability” (also known as “Zan Bill”). On October 27, 2021, the Italian Senate silenced the Bill. This study aimed to explore whether a worsening in mental health before and after the Zan Bill’s rejection occurred among bisexual + people. Data from 299 Italian bisexual + people after the Zan Bill’s rejection were compared with data on the same measures from 381 Italian bisexual + people before the Zan Bill’s rejection. We observed a worsening in the levels of discrimination, anticipated and internalized binegativity, resilience, anxiety, and depression after the rejection of the Zan Bill. Outness remained unchanged in the two groups. Results suggested that the rejection of the Zan Bill has had a strong effect on the well-being of Italian bisexual + people
Navigating Role Models : Shaping Masculine Identity Among Transmasculine and Cisgender Emerging Adults
Full text linkIntroduction: The present study explores the influence of role models on the development of masculinity among emerging adults, specifically focusing on how Italian transgender and cisgender young men draw inspiration from role models to shape their own identities. Methods: We conducted six focus groups with 16 trans masculine and 15 cisgender emerging adults. We transcribed and analyzed the discussions using a specific qualitative analysis framework for focus groups. Results: Both groups identified family members and individuals from the entertainment industry as sources of inspiration for masculinity. Cisgender participants mentioned more role models from the sport industry, whereas trans participants mentioned more social media influencers. Cisgender participants also identified role models embodying traditional masculinity traits, whereas both groups created “anti-models” representing characteristics they rejected in their ideals of masculinity. Conclusions: The study reveals differences in the sources of inspiration and the construction of masculine identities between the two groups. We suggest integrating Todd et al.’s (2022) model for the evolution of transgender masculine identities, taking into account the subtle distinctions rooted in gender socialization and identity. Policy Implications: This work has relevant implications for policy makers, especially in the field of education and social sciences. Educational training targeted at emerging adults should promote a healthy approach to masculinity and should be built in awareness of what are the current models and anti-models
OBJECTIFICATION AND SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS IN MEN
No full textObjective: Objectification theory (Fredrickson, Roberts, 1997) posits
that inWestern cultures women are frequently sexually objectified and
are subsequently led to internalize an observer’s perspective upon their
bodies, which promotes negative emotions about one’s own body,
reduces flow experiences, and reduces awareness of internal bodily
states. These negative experiences can in turn contribute to the risk for
depression, eating disorders and sexual dysfunction. Although the literature
regarding the impact of objectification experiences on women
is large, the evidence supporting objectification theory in men, in
particular regarding sexual dysfunction, is still limited. Considering the
possible implications for clinical practice, the aim of the present study
is to test the validity of objectification theory in heterosexual men, and
its implications in terms of sexual functioning and quality of sexual life.
Methods: Participants were recruited through word of mouth and via
advertisements posted in public places. Participants completed a demographic
information sheet and self-report survey instruments, which
were counterbalanced in their order to reduce order effects. In particular,
we assessed self-surveillance, self-monitoring during sexual
activity, exposure to pornography, and erectile dysfunction and sexual
quality. 68 men participated to the survey, with a mean age of 28,29
years (range: 19–44).
Results: Using a series of multiple hierarchical regressions, we studied
the effects of self-surveillance, body shame, self-surveillance during
sexual activity, exposure to pornography, on erectile dysfunctions and
sexual quality of life in heterosexual males. Results indicate that body
shame and self-surveillance are significantly connected to erectile dysfunctions
and quality of sexual life.
Conclusion: Clinical implications for treatment and prevention are
discussed.
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Religiosità e reazione alla malattia oncologica: uno studio su un campione di pazienti dell’IRCSS Fondazione San Raffaele di Milano.
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Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
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