Issues in Bisexual men's lives: Identity, health and relationships

TY - JOUR

T1 - Issues in Bisexual men's lives

T2 - Identity, health and relationships

AU - McCormack, Mark

PY - 2023/2/1

Y1 - 2023/2/1

N2 - This article provides a critical review of recent research about bisexual men. It foregrounds research dedicated to this group, rather than when bisexual men are included in a broader study, providing a rationale for the importance of doing this. The review finds that there is still a preponderance of research on bisexual men focused on experiences of stigma and discrimination, often from a public health perspective or with a focus on negative health outcomes. Social science research explores disclosure of bisexual identity, with evidence of widespread stigma but also positive experiences of disclosure. Bisexual men have diverse experiences of romantic relationship, with the gender and sexuality of the partner influencing relationship dynamics. Research also highlights sexual health issues, including difficulties in accessing healthcare. The review shows that further research is needed into this understudied population.

AB - This article provides a critical review of recent research about bisexual men. It foregrounds research dedicated to this group, rather than when bisexual men are included in a broader study, providing a rationale for the importance of doing this. The review finds that there is still a preponderance of research on bisexual men focused on experiences of stigma and discrimination, often from a public health perspective or with a focus on negative health outcomes. Social science research explores disclosure of bisexual identity, with evidence of widespread stigma but also positive experiences of disclosure. Bisexual men have diverse experiences of romantic relationship, with the gender and sexuality of the partner influencing relationship dynamics. Research also highlights sexual health issues, including difficulties in accessing healthcare. The review shows that further research is needed into this understudied population.

KW - bisexuality

KW - disclosure

KW - health

KW - identity

KW - masculinity

KW - men

KW - relationships

U2 - 10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101501

DO - 10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101501

M3 - Article

SN - 2352-250x

VL - 49

JO - Current Opinion in Psychology

JF - Current Opinion in Psychology

IS - 101501

M1 - 101501

ER -