Examining Microaggressions and Psychological Functioning among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
dc.contributor.author | Martin, Antoine | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Lapeyrouse, Lisa M. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-07-03T14:52:28Z | |
dc.date.available | NO_RESTRICTION | en_US |
dc.date.available | 2018-07-03T14:52:28Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2018-05 | |
dc.date.submitted | 2018 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/144532 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Identifying social factors associated with HIV risk and transmission in Black Men who have sex with Men (MSM) is of great concern in public health. Encounters with microaggressions along with other social influential variables may improve our understanding of HIV risk among Black MSM. Purpose: This study aims to assess how social networks and previous sexual partners impact the frequency of micro aggressions experienced by Black MSM, the extent to which microaggressions are associated with higher rates of risky sexual behavior, and how increased encounters with microaggressions impact Black MSM's psychological functioning. Methods: A cross-sectional study was utilized to survey a sample (N = 49) who identified as: biologically male; were 18 years or older; were romantically involved with another male; and identified as Black. Quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire focused on areas related to microaggressions, social network and past sexual partners, sexual behavior, substance use, psychological functioning, self-esteem, and racial identity. Results: The entire sample had at some point in their life experienced microaggressions (M = 30.76; SD = 12.68). Self-esteem was strongly correlated to psychological functioning (r = -.721; p < .01). Age, HIV testing behavior, and ethnicity are significant predictors for experiencing microaggressions. Implications: Implications for future research should use qualitative measures to examine how self-esteem, age, HIV testing behavior, and Black MSM's self-concept influence perceived micro aggressions and psychological functioning. Researchers should develop interventions incorporating self-esteem and social support building practices while also raising awareness of challenges faced by Black MSM in the LGBTQ community. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
dc.subject | microaggression | en_US |
dc.subject | homosexuality | en_US |
dc.subject | men | en_US |
dc.subject | African American | en_US |
dc.subject | HIV risk | en_US |
dc.title | Examining Microaggressions and Psychological Functioning among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) | en_US |
dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
dc.description.thesisdegreename | Master of Public Health (MPH) | en_US |
dc.description.thesisdegreediscipline | School of Health Professions and Studies | en_US |
dc.description.thesisdegreegrantor | University of Michigan | en_US |
dc.contributor.committeemember | Parker, Shan | |
dc.contributor.affiliationumcampus | Flint | |
dc.description.bitstreamurl | https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/144532/1/martin2018.pdf | |
dc.description.filedescription | Description of martin2018.pdf : Restricted to UM users only. | |
dc.owningcollname | Dissertations and Theses (Ph.D. and Master's) |
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