APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Contributions of Gender Expression to Bisexual Women’s Experiences of Stigma and 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.