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Homopositivity Across Europe: Predictors, Pathways, and Moderators
Adam Whitworth1, Angelo Moretti2
1Department of Work, Employment and Organisation, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G4 0QU, UK. adam.whitworth@strath.ac.uk.
Archives of Sexual Behavior
|January 20, 2023
Summary
Attitudinal acceptance of homosexuality (homopositivity) is increasing, but homonegativity persists. This study reveals indirect pathways, like religiosity influencing attitudes via practices, and education impacting them via income, offering a nuanced understanding of these shifts.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Cross-national Research
Background:
- Homopositivity has increased in Western societies, yet significant homonegativity persists globally and within specific demographics.
- Existing research identifies factors influencing homopositivity but overlooks crucial mediation pathways and moderating interactions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate neglected predictors, pathways, and moderating influences on homopositive attitudes using advanced statistical methods.
- To provide a more nuanced understanding of variations in homopositive attitudes across individuals and geographical locations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized multivariate structural equation modeling (SEM) on European Social Survey Wave 9 (2018) data.
- Employed a three-item latent variable to measure homopositive attitudes.
- Focused on socioeconomics, religiosity, and values as key explanatory factors, alongside broader controls.
Main Results:
- Identified significant indirect effects of religious beliefs on homopositivity mediated by religious practices.
- Found indirect effects of education on homopositivity mediated by household income.
- Demonstrated the influence of national welfare regimes on homopositivity, notably unmoderated by household income.
Conclusions:
- Religious practices and educational attainment significantly mediate the relationship between beliefs/education and homopositive attitudes.
- National welfare regimes play a distinct role in shaping societal homopositivity.
- The study offers novel insights into the complex interplay of factors influencing attitudes toward homosexuality.
Keywords:
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