Exploring the Relationship Between Gender Nonconformity and Mental Health Among Black South African Gay and Bisexual Men
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Authors
Cook, Stephanie
Sandfort, Theodorus G. M.
Nel, Juan A
Rich, Eileen Patricia
Issue Date
2013-02-26
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Rabie , Gender Nonconformity , Hegemonic Masculinity , Resiliency Factor , General Discrimination
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Abstract
Description
This study used data collected by LGBT community organizations in South Africa, including OUT LGBT Well-Being, Triangle Project, and the Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre, in collaboration with the Centre for Applied Psychology at the University of South Africa. The research was commissioned by the South African Joint Working Group (JWG); JWG is a national network of several South African LGBT-focused community organizations. Special acknowledgment is due to Louise Polders, Helen Wells, Glenn de Swardt and Nonhlanhla Mkhize for assistance in the surveys in the respective community centers. The study was supported by grants from Atlantic Philanthropies, the Multi Agency Grants Initiative administered by HIVOS, and the National Institute of Mental Health grant P30-MH to the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies.
Citation
Cook, S.H., Sandfort, T.G.M., Nel, J.A., & Rich, E. (2013). Exploring the relationship between gender nonconformity and mental health among black South African gay and bisexual men. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 42, 327-330. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-013-0087-z
Publisher
Archives of Sexual Behavior