Citation

Set Z, Ergin Ö. Noro Psikiyatr Ars 2020; 57(2): 113-119.

Affiliation

Hacettepe University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Psychology, Ankara, Turkey.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Turk Noro-Psikiyatri Derneginin Yayin Organidir)

DOI

10.29399/npa.24743

PMID

32550776

PMCID

PMC7285642

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Homophobia is seen all over the world and it may lead to aggressive behavior towards individuals with different sexual orientations. In this study, it is aimed to examine the mediator effect of sexism and defense style in the relationship between homophobia and aggression.

METHODS: 281 students from Tekirdağ Namık Kemal and İstanbul Aydın University are included in the study. The participants filled out the Demographic Information Form, Hudson-Ricketts Homophobia Scale, Defense Style Questionnaire, Ambivalent Sexism Inventory and Aggression Questionnaire.

RESULTS: It was found that as homophobia level increased, sexism, neurotic and immature defense style increased. In addition, the relationship between homophobia and aggression was mediated by neurotic defenses and hostile sexism. Moreover, it was found that immature defense styles have a significant positive relationship with aggression.

DISCUSSION: The findings of the study suggest that homophobia is related to aggression and this relationship coincides with other findings in the literature. However, it is seen that there are findings that coincide with the literature on the mediator effect of sexism and defense styles in the relationship between homophobia and aggression.

Copyright: © 2020 Turkish Neuropsychiatric Society.

Language: en

Keywords

Homophobia; aggression; defense style; sexism