Pavanello Decaro Sofia, Prunas Antonio
Department of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy.
Healthcare (Basel). 2024 Mar 12;12(6):638. doi: 10.3390/healthcare12060638.
This study investigates the relationship between sexual quality of life (SQoL) and internalized homonegativity among Italian lesbian and bisexual cisgender women, drawing on the minority stress model. The aim of this study is to compare levels of internalized homonegativity and SQoL between the two groups, exploring the association between these variables. We used a quantitative methodology based on a questionnaire. The data were collected through an online questionnaire from 686 women, including 217 lesbians and 469 bisexuals, using the Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale and the Female-Sexual Quality of Life Questionnaire. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and linear regression, were performed to assess group differences and predictors of SQoL. The findings support the hypothesis that bisexual women may experience higher levels of internalized homonegativity. Additionally, the study reveals disparities in SQoL, with lesbian women reporting better outcomes. The linear regression model confirmed a significant negative association between internalized homonegativity and SQoL. The results highlight the need for further research on factors influencing sexual well-being in sexual minority women, and the need to give thorough attention to specific sexual identities in clinical and research practice.
本研究借鉴少数群体压力模型，调查了意大利女同性恋和顺性别双性恋女性的性生活质量（SQoL）与内化同性恋消极态度之间的关系。本研究的目的是比较两组之间内化同性恋消极态度和性生活质量的水平，探索这些变量之间的关联。我们采用了基于问卷的定量方法。通过在线问卷收集了686名女性的数据，其中包括217名女同性恋者和469名双性恋者，使用了女同性恋内化恐同量表和女性性生活质量问卷。进行了包括t检验和线性回归在内的统计分析，以评估组间差异和性生活质量的预测因素。研究结果支持了双性恋女性可能经历更高水平内化同性恋消极态度的假设。此外，研究揭示了性生活质量方面的差异，女同性恋女性报告的结果更好。线性回归模型证实了内化同性恋消极态度与性生活质量之间存在显著的负相关。结果强调了有必要进一步研究影响性少数群体女性性健康的因素，以及在临床和研究实践中充分关注特定性身份的必要性。
