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Sex talk: Entertainment narratives and modeling of safe sex discussions for gay men

Bailey, Samuel Christopher
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1714777958251984

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2024, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Communication.
The portrayal of gay characters on television has expanded, yet often oversimplifies their experiences. Gay individuals face unique challenges accessing sexual health information due to cultural barriers, exacerbating health disparities. This study investigates how narratives featuring gay protagonists discussing sexual health with a medical provider influence gay viewers' intentions. Drawing on social cognitive theory and the entertainment overcoming resistance model, it explores narrative impacts on sexual health promotion among gay audiences. Findings suggest exposure to such narratives did not significantly affect intentions to discuss sexual health with a medical provider, but increased self-efficacy emerged as a predictor. This underscores the importance of considering factors like self-efficacy in interventions. The study provides insights for designing tailored interventions and advancing sexual health outcomes among gay men.
Shelly Hovick (Committee Member)
Emily Moyer-Gusé (Advisor)
66 p.
Communication
gay men, television narratives, sexual health discussions, narrative influence, social cognitive theory, entertainment overcoming resistance model, health promotion, health disparities

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  • Bailey, S. C. (2024). Sex talk: Entertainment narratives and modeling of safe sex discussions for gay men [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1714777958251984

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bailey, Samuel. Sex talk: Entertainment narratives and modeling of safe sex discussions for gay men. 2024. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1714777958251984.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bailey, Samuel. "Sex talk: Entertainment narratives and modeling of safe sex discussions for gay men." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1714777958251984

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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