Internalized homophobia, coping, and quality of life among Nigerian gay and bisexual men

Oginni, Olakunle A., Mapayi, Boladale M., Afolabi, Olusegun T., Obiajunwa, Chukwubueze and Oloniniyi, Ibidunni O. 2020. Internalized homophobia, coping, and quality of life among Nigerian gay and bisexual men. Journal of Homosexuality 67 (10) , pp. 1447-1470. 10.1080/00918369.2019.1600899

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Abstract

Despite high levels of homophobia in Nigeria, no studies have investigated the quality of life (QOL) of Nigerian gay and bisexual (GB) men. The associations between QOL and minority stress may differ from those reported in developed countries and may indicate alternative interventions. This study investigated internalized homophobia (IH) and coping strategies among gay and bisexual men in Nigeria and the relationships with overall QOL. Eighty-nine GB men were recruited with a snowball sampling technique. QOL (outcome), IH (predictor) and coping strategies (covariates) were assessed using standardized questionnaires. Relationships were investigated using linear regression analyses. Participants used adaptive more frequently than maladaptive coping strategies. The relationship between IH and QOL was nonlinear (β = −0.27, 95% CI = −0.48, −0.06), and the positive component was attenuated by adaptive coping strategies. Adaptive strategies can be reinforced as a therapeutic intervention to improve wellbeing among gay and bisexual men in Nigeria.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Medicine
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis Group
ISSN:	0091-8369
Last Modified:	21 May 2024 13:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/168300

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