APS

2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022

Contributions of Gender Expression to Bisexual Women’s Experiences of Stigma and Health

Chicago, IL · May 2022

Poster · Cross Cutting Theme Poster: Social Justice and Equity: Impacts on Health

  • Flora Oswald
    The Pennsylvania State University
  • Anna Salomaa
    Boston VA
  • Lindsay Palmer
    Pennsylvania State University
  • Jes Matsick
    The Pennsylvania State University

Abstract

We examined self-perceived femininity and masculinity as individual differences among bisexual women that could contribute to their experiences of stigma and health. Among 199 bisexual women, self-perceived femininity was associated with increased perceived stress; this relationship was mediated via sexual objectification. Self-perceived masculinity predicted heightened heterosexist experiences and everyday discrimination.

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