Binegativity refers to negative attitudes, stereotypes, and prejudices directed toward bisexual individuals. It includes beliefs that bisexuality is an illegitimate, unstable, or hypersexual orientation, and often manifests as mistrust, erasure, or hostility from both heterosexual and gay/lesbian communities. These attitudes contribute to minority stress and can negatively impact mental health and identity development among bisexual people.
A peer-reviewed journal article that defines and explores binegativity is:
Feinstein, B. A., & Dyar, C. (2017). Bisexuality, minority stress, and health. Current Sexual Health Reports, 9(1), 42–49. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-017-0096-3
This article discusses binegativity as a form of minority stress experienced uniquely by bisexual individuals, including both external discrimination and internalized stigma. It highlights how these stressors contribute to health disparities and outlines directions for future research and intervention.
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Geoffrey W. Sutton, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Evangel University, holds a master’s degree in counseling and a PhD in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His postdoctoral work encompassed education and supervision in forensic and neuropsychology. As a licensed psychologist, he conducted clinical and neuropsychological evaluations and provided psychotherapy for patients in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and private offices. During his tenure as a professor, Dr. Sutton taught courses on psychotherapy, assessment, and research. He has authored over one hundred publications, including books, book chapters, and articles in peer-reviewed psychology journals. His website is https://suttong.com
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