Overview
- Forces us to re-think existing theory and research on gay social psychology
- Provides new pathways for enhancing wellbeing, intergroup relations and equality
- Examines cutting-edge topics such as sexual behavior, identity, relationships, prejudice, and health
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction
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Orientation or Identity?
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Gay Men in Context
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Gay Men’s Health & Wellbeing
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Conclusion
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Back Matter
Keywords
- sexual identity
- sexual orientation
- homosexual men
- gay men
- male sexual behaviour
- gay identity
- social identification
- Chronic identity threat
- gay history
- social representations theory
- psychoanalysis
- gender studies
- 'coming out'
- non-monogamy theory
- homosexuality and religion
- Stigmatised Sexual Behaviours
- sexual behaviour
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Reviews
“In this expansive book, Rusi Jaspal has given us an in-depth and insightful account of various significant aspects of gay men’s life: identity development, relationship construction, sexual behaviour, management of prejudice and stigma, as well as mental and sexual health challenges. Drawing creatively from identity process theory and social representations theory,Jaspal’s meticulous analysis of the social and psychological challenges gay men face – and the impacts on their mental and sexual health – serves as an urgent and persuasive call for continued progressive action, despite the advancement of gay rights in recent decades. This illuminating and thought-provoking text is an invaluable resource for not only psychologists, but also students, scholars and practitioners working in the area of gay men’s life.” (Andrew Kam-Tuck Yip, Professor of Sociology, University of Nottingham, UK)
“A wonderful, wide-ranging and much-needed introduction to the field of social psychology of gay men. Written in an accessible but scholarly manner it is comprehensive in focus and critical in orientation. This is a groundbreaking text, and a welcome addition. It certainly provides an excellent resource for students and academics alike.” (Professor Constantinos Phellas, Vice Rector for Faculty and Research, University of Nicosia, Cyprus)
“Anyone interested in the dynamics that mould the identities of gay men should read this book. Never afraid of the wicked questions, Jaspal presents an analysis that critically synthesises the current dominant theories in social psychology to produce his unique narrative of the experiences of gay men.” (Dame Glynis Breakwell, Emeritus Professor, University of Bath, UK)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Social Psychology of Gay Men
Authors: Rusi Jaspal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27057-5
Publisher: Palgrave Pivot Cham
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-27056-8Published: 24 August 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-27057-5Published: 14 August 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 186
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations
Topics: Self and Identity, Personality and Social Psychology, Sexual Behavior, Critical Psychology, Gender Studies, Gender Studies