Psychoticism, Immature Defense Mechanisms and a Fearful Attachment Style are Associated with a Higher Homophobic Attitude

ConclusionsWe demonstrated the involvement of psychoticism and immature defense mechanisms in homophobic attitudes, while a contrasting role is played by neurotic defense mechanisms and depressive symptoms. Moreover, secure attachment is an indicator of low levels of homophobia compared with the subjects demonstrating a fearful style of attachment. Hence, in the assessment of homophobia and in the relevant programs of prevention, it is necessary to consider the psychologic aspects described earlier. Ciocca G, Tuziak B, Limoncin E, Mollaioli D, Capuano N, Martini A, Carosa E, Fisher AD, Maggi M, Niolu C, Siracusano A, Lenzi A, Jannini EA. Psychoticism, immature defense mechanisms and a fearful attachment style are associated with a higher homophobic attitude. J Sex Med 2015;12:1953–1960.

Source: The Journal of Sexual Medicine - August 1, 2015 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Giacomo Ciocca, Bogdan Tuziak, Erika Limoncin, Daniele Mollaioli, Nicolina Capuano, Alessia Martini, Eleonora Carosa, Alessandra D. Fisher, Mario Maggi, Cinzia Niolu, Alberto Siracusano, Andrea Lenzi, Emmanuele A. Jannini Tags: Original Research Source Type: research