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A computer-based intervention to reduce internalized heterosexism in men.

Yen-Jui Lin¹, Tania Israel

¹Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, USA. ylin@education.ucsb.edu

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This study developed an online intervention to reduce internalized heterosexism (IH) in same-sex attracted men. Findings show the internet-delivered program effectively lowered IH, supporting its use for improving psychological well-being.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Mental Health
Digital Health

Background:

Internalized heterosexism (IH) significantly impacts the psychological well-being of same-sex attracted individuals.
A need exists for accessible interventions to mitigate the negative effects of IH.
Gay, bisexual, and other same-sex attracted men are a key population affected by IH.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an online intervention designed to reduce internalized heterosexism (IH).
To assess the efficacy of a digital mental health tool for same-sex attracted men.
To provide evidence for internet-based strategies in addressing specific minority stress.

Main Methods:

Recruited 367 adult same-sex attracted men nationwide.
Randomly assigned participants to an IH reduction intervention or a stress management control group.
Collected and analyzed post-intervention data on IH levels from 290 completers.

Main Results:

The online intervention group showed significantly lower global IH scores compared to the control group.
Two of the three IH subscale scores were significantly reduced in the intervention group.
The results indicate a measurable impact of the digital intervention on internalized heterosexism.

Conclusions:

Online interventions are a promising method for reducing internalized heterosexism (IH) among same-sex attracted men.
Internet-based delivery offers a scalable and accessible approach to mental health support for LGB individuals.
Findings support the integration of digital tools in clinical practice and future research on minority stress reduction.