Abstract
Health disparities research suggests that bisexual populations have similar health disparities and outcomes as lesbian and gay populations, but few studies have explored the unique impact of binegativity on these domains, with even fewer focusing on only bisexual men. An online questionnaire was completed by 274 adult bisexual men. Multiple regression analyses were utilized to assess the association between attitudes and experiences of binegativity and negative physical symptoms and depressive symptoms, with connectedness to the LGBT community, subjective social status, and gender nonconformity as possible moderators of the relationships. Results suggested that both higher levels of one’s own attitudes and experiences of binegativity significantly predict higher levels of negative physical health symptoms and depressive symptoms. However, the only significant moderating interaction was that a more masculine gender expression (i.e., lower gender nonconformity) reduced the relationship between experiences of binegativity and negative physical health symptoms, though future research with more diverse samples of bisexual men would likely better illuminate the effects of these potential moderators. Additionally, longitudinal research is needed to best assess the effects of binegativity on longer-term health outcomes. These findings highlight the need for structural changes in clinical, research, community support, and early education programs to produce proactive intervention to curtail the long-term effects of binegativity on the health of bisexual men.