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Book SynopsisBy analysing research into links between low psychological wellbeing and sexual risk-taking behaviours that occur in men who have sex with men (MSM), this book demonstrates what impact social and psychological interventions could have on MSM at risk of poor sexual outcomes.
At the heart of the book is Identity Process Theory, co-developed by the author, a social psychological theory of identity construction, threat and coping. The book considers the emerging debates in MSM's health, such as the use of Grindr and 'chemsex', and also explores the socio-structural factors, such as homophobia and stigma, that threaten the self-identity of MSM. The book offers principles and techniques from this theory that can be used as an effective intervention and therapeutic model with MSM to build more positive identities and reduce sexual risk-taking.
Trade ReviewIn an era where the life-expectancy for people living with HIV is similar to the general population, combatting internal and external stigma is ever more important as one of the remaining challenges ahead of us. Enhancing well-being and sexual health amongst men who have sex with men and indeed all people living with HIV is at the heart of this and the British HIV Association strongly supports this work. -- Professor Chloe Orkin, Chair of the British HIV Association
This is an important resource for all of us who work in supporting and empowering men who have sex with men. Professor Jaspal invites us - as we wrestle with identity, sexual risk and wellbeing - to consider our approach to working with this group. This is a must read resource for all of us working within this space. -- Ian Green, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Foreword by [TBC]; Foreword by Dr Laura Waters; Part I: Introduction; 1. Social Psychology for Practitioners in Sexual Health and Wellbeing;
Part II: Theory & Research; 2. Self-Identity, Sexual Health & Wellbeing among MSM; 3. Social Psychological Approaches to Promoting Health & Wellbeing; 4. Identity Process Theory: Social Representation, Identity & Action; Part III: Practice; 5. Promoting Psychological Wellbeing among MSM; 6. Developing Effective Sexual Health Interventions for MSM; 7. Incorporating Tenets of Identity Theory into HIV medicine; Part IV: Conclusion; 8. Integrating Theory into Practice; References; About the Author; Subject Index; Author Index
