A Research Proposal: Parental Rejection, Machismo, and Internalized Homonegativity As Predictors of Depression in Latino MSM

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Keyword: LGBTQ+

Abstract: This study proposes a moderated mediation model examining how perceived parental rejection (PPR) influences depression in Latino MSM. Internalized homonegativity (IH) mediates this relationship, with machismo moderating the PPR–IH pathway. Exploring how cultural values of machismo and family dynamics shape mental health outcomes within Latino MSM.