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Global identification helps increase identity integration among Turkish gay men

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posted on 2023-06-09, 15:07 authored by Yasin Koc, Vivian VignolesVivian Vignoles
Globalisation provides novel contexts for individuals to express and transform their identities in ways that may not be available in their local cultures. For gay men living in cultures where traditional masculinity norms prescribe heterosexuality and the rejection of homosexuality, gay-male identity is inherently threatened. However, adopting an identity as a ‘global citizen’ may increase the compatibility between gay and male identities, and hence augment well-being. We conducted an experiment with a community sample of 220 gay men in Turkey, manipulating pro- and anti-globalisation world views. Priming with pro-globalisation world views increased people’s identification as global citizens, and thus indirectly led to higher gay-male identity integration. Identity integration, in turn, predicted higher subjective well-being. This study brings the first experimental evidence on the link between global identification and gay-male identity integration. Beyond its local focus on the cultural context of Turkey, it highlights the importance of an intersectional approach to studying social identities by showing how the compatibility of two social identities can be increased by adopting a third social identity.

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  • Published

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Journal

Psychology & Sexuality

ISSN

1941-9899

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

4

Volume

9

Page range

329-342

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-09-14

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-09-14

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-09-14

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