Loneliness, Internalized Homophobia, and Compulsive Internet Use: Factors Associated with Sexual Risk Behavior among a Sample of Adolescent Males Seeking Services at a Community LGBT Center

摘要: This study examined a modified version of the Loneliness and Sexual Risk Model (LSRM), which predicts that sexual risk behavior results in part from link between loneliness compulsivity. A convenience sample 49 adolescent males (ages 14 to 19) seeking services at Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Community Center completed cross-sectional survey included questions on loneliness, internalized homophobia, compulsive Internet use. Descriptive, correlational, regression analyses were conducted. Participants reported range (0–40) partners past year. Compulsive use was positively significantly associated with both homophobia. negative binomial analysis found greater feelings less use, homophobia more The provide partial support for LSRM adolescents. Implications prevention interventio...