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.

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

Autorentext
Rusi Jaspal is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Professor of Psychology and Sexual Health at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, and Adjunct Professor at Åbo Akademi University, Turku, Finland. Rusi Jaspal is a Chartered Psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society.

Inhalt

Part 1: Introduction.- 1. Why a Social Psychology of Gay Men?.- Part 2: Orientation or Identity?.- 2. The Origins of Sexual Orientation.- 3. The Construction of Sexual Identity.- Part 3: Gay Men in Context.- 4. The Development of Personal Relationships.- 5. Prejudice & Intergroup Relations.- 6. Managing Multiple Identities.- Part 4: Gay Men's Health & Wellbeing.- 7. Stigmatised Sexual Behaviours.- 8. Gay Men & Ageing.- 9. Mental Health & Sexual Health.- Part 5: Conclusion.- 10. Towards a Social Psychology of Gay Men.