Publications by category
Journal articles
Doyle DM, Begeny C, Barreto M, Morton T (In Press). Identity-Related Factors Protect Well-Being against Stigma for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People.
Archives of Sexual BehaviorAbstract:
Identity-Related Factors Protect Well-Being against Stigma for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People
Relatively little is known about identity-related resilience factors associated with well-being among transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people. Drawing upon theory on stigma-related stress and resilience and work examining group identification as a buffer against discrimination, the aim of the current study was to model perceived discrimination, transgender identification, and gender identity affirmation as predictors of well-being for TGNC people. We also tested whether the positive association between gender identity affirmation and well-being might be explained by the benefits affirmation has for individual self-concept clarity. Participants were 105 TGNC individuals (42% transgender male, 39% transgender female, 19% other gender non-conforming [e.g. non-binary]) recruited through online forums and support groups in the United Kingdom and North America who completed an online survey including self-report measures of key constructs. Results from structural equation models demonstrated that: (1) experiences of discrimination were associated with lower well-being overall, but having a stronger transgender identity moderated this association; (2) after adjustment for discrimination and transgender identification, experiences of gender identity affirmation were independently associated with greater well-being for TGNC people. Secondary analyses demonstrated that gender identity affirmation was linked to well-being through reinforcing a strong, internalized sense of clarity about individual self-concept. Results are discussed in terms of the implications for TGNC health and well-being, particularly with regards to the need for supportive, identity-affirming social environments.
Abstract.
Full text.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2021). Reconciling Associations Between Minority Stress and Sexual Minority Romantic Relationship Functioning.
Frontiers in Psychology,
12 Full text.
Lewis T, Doyle DM, Barreto M, Jackson D (2021). Social Relationship Experiences of Transgender People and Their Relational Partners: a Meta-Synthesis.
Social Science and Medicine Full text.
Ciftci EE, Barreto M, Doyle DM, van Breen J, Darden S (2020). Distancing or drawing together: Sexism and organisational tolerance of sexism impact women's social relationships at work.
European Journal of Social Psychology,
50(6), 1157-1172.
Abstract:
Distancing or drawing together: Sexism and organisational tolerance of sexism impact women's social relationships at work
This article examines the role of organisational climate in women's social responses to sexism at work. We argue that after experiences of sexism, women “draw together” with other women when they perceive that the organisational climate is intolerant of sexism. We assess the role of organisational climate at three levels: peer-, manager-, and policy-level. We conducted a correlational study (Nstudy1 = 405) and two experimental studies (Nstudy2 = 377, Nstudy3 = 391), in which we examined women's experiences of sexism at work (measured in Study 1; manipulated in Studies 2 and 3). We also measured perceived tolerance of sexism at the peer-, manager- and policy-level in all studies. The main DVs were women's workplace friendships with other women in Studies 1 and 2, and closeness to female co-workers in Study 3. Results showed that perceived tolerance of sexism from peers was especially important in shaping women's social relationships following experiences of sexism; tolerance from managers or at the policy level had less consistent effects. Specifically, experiences with sexism were positively associated with female participants' reported friendship (Studies 1 and 2) and closeness (Study 3) with their female colleagues, but only when peers were perceived not to tolerate sexism. When peers were perceived to tolerate sexism, female participants did not respond to sexism by drawing together.
Abstract.
Full text.
Zhang M, Barreto M, Doyle D (2020). Stigma-Based Rejection Experiences Affect Trust in Others.
Social Psychological and Personality Science,
11(3), 308-316.
Abstract:
Stigma-Based Rejection Experiences Affect Trust in Others
Rejection experiences are likely to influence individuals’ subsequent feelings about others and their behavior in social interactions. The present study specifically examined whether stigma-based rejection leads to decreased trust in others, compared to rejections that are not stigma based. Trust was assessed behaviorally with an online task where the interaction partner was preprogrammed. Participants showed less trust after stigma-based rejection than after a nonstigma-based rejection. This research provides the first experimental evidence that stigma-based rejection uniquely influences trust in others.
Abstract.
Full text.
Foster-Gimbel O, Doyle DM, Engeln R (2020). The Gay Community Involvement Index: an exploratory factor analysis and initial validation of a new measure of gay community involvement.
Archives of Sexual Behavior,
49, 233-247.
Full text.
Juster R-P, Doyle DM, Hatzenbuehler ML, Everett BG, DuBois LZ, McGrath JJ (2019). Sexual Orientation, Disclosure, and Cardiovascular Stress Reactivity.
Stress,
22, 321-331.
Full text.
Doyle DM, Factor-Litvak P, Link BG (2018). Modeling racial disparities in physical health via close relationship functioning: a life course approach.
Social Science and Medicine,
204, 31-38.
Full text.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2018). Stigma Consciousness Modulates Cortisol Reactivity to Social Stress in Women.
European Journal of Social Psychology,
48, 217-224.
Full text.
Alcántara C, Giorgio Cosenzo LA, Fan W, Doyle DM, Shaffer JA (2017). Anxiety sensitivity and racial differences in sleep duration: Results from a national survey of adults with cardiovascular disease. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 48, 102-108.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2016). Disparities in Social Health by Sexual Orientation and the Etiologic Role of Self-Reported Discrimination. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45(6), 1317-1327.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2016). Minority stress and inflammatory mediators: covering moderates associations between perceived discrimination and salivary interleukin-6 in gay men. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 39(5), 782-792.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2015). Perceived Discrimination and Social Relationship Functioning among Sexual Minorities: Structural Stigma as a Moderating Factor. Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, 15(1), 357-381.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2015). Social Stigma and Sexual Minorities’ Romantic Relationship Functioning: a Meta-Analytic Review.
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin,
41(10), 1363-1381.
Full text.
Doyle DM, Engeln R (2014). Body size moderates the association between gay community identification and body image disturbance. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 1(3), 279-284.
Štulhofer A, Šević S, Doyle DM (2014). Comparing the Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Health Disturbances Among Heterosexual and Nonheterosexual Men: an Overview of Studies. Sexual Medicine Reviews, 2(3-4), 102-111.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2014). How does stigma spoil relationships? Evidence that perceived discrimination harms romantic relationship quality through impaired self-image. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 44(9), 600-610.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2014). Love on the margins: the effects of social stigma and relationship length on romantic relationship quality.
Social Psychological and Personality Science,
5(1), 102-110.
Full text.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2014). Perceived discrimination and well-being in gay men: the protective role of behavioural identification. Psychology & Sexuality, 5(2), 117-130.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2014). Perceived discrimination as a stressor for close relationships: identifying psychological and physiological pathways. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 37(6), 1134-1144.
Engeln-Maddox R, Miller SA, Doyle DM (2011). Tests of Objectification Theory in Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Community Samples: Mixed Evidence for Proposed Pathways. Sex Roles, 65(7-8), 518-532.
Publications by year
In Press
Doyle DM, Begeny C, Barreto M, Morton T (In Press). Identity-Related Factors Protect Well-Being against Stigma for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People.
Archives of Sexual BehaviorAbstract:
Identity-Related Factors Protect Well-Being against Stigma for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People
Relatively little is known about identity-related resilience factors associated with well-being among transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people. Drawing upon theory on stigma-related stress and resilience and work examining group identification as a buffer against discrimination, the aim of the current study was to model perceived discrimination, transgender identification, and gender identity affirmation as predictors of well-being for TGNC people. We also tested whether the positive association between gender identity affirmation and well-being might be explained by the benefits affirmation has for individual self-concept clarity. Participants were 105 TGNC individuals (42% transgender male, 39% transgender female, 19% other gender non-conforming [e.g. non-binary]) recruited through online forums and support groups in the United Kingdom and North America who completed an online survey including self-report measures of key constructs. Results from structural equation models demonstrated that: (1) experiences of discrimination were associated with lower well-being overall, but having a stronger transgender identity moderated this association; (2) after adjustment for discrimination and transgender identification, experiences of gender identity affirmation were independently associated with greater well-being for TGNC people. Secondary analyses demonstrated that gender identity affirmation was linked to well-being through reinforcing a strong, internalized sense of clarity about individual self-concept. Results are discussed in terms of the implications for TGNC health and well-being, particularly with regards to the need for supportive, identity-affirming social environments.
Abstract.
Full text.
2021
Doyle DM, Molix L (2021). Reconciling Associations Between Minority Stress and Sexual Minority Romantic Relationship Functioning.
Frontiers in Psychology,
12 Full text.
Lewis T, Doyle DM, Barreto M, Jackson D (2021). Social Relationship Experiences of Transgender People and Their Relational Partners: a Meta-Synthesis.
Social Science and Medicine Full text.
2020
Ciftci EE, Barreto M, Doyle DM, van Breen J, Darden S (2020). Distancing or drawing together: Sexism and organisational tolerance of sexism impact women's social relationships at work.
European Journal of Social Psychology,
50(6), 1157-1172.
Abstract:
Distancing or drawing together: Sexism and organisational tolerance of sexism impact women's social relationships at work
This article examines the role of organisational climate in women's social responses to sexism at work. We argue that after experiences of sexism, women “draw together” with other women when they perceive that the organisational climate is intolerant of sexism. We assess the role of organisational climate at three levels: peer-, manager-, and policy-level. We conducted a correlational study (Nstudy1 = 405) and two experimental studies (Nstudy2 = 377, Nstudy3 = 391), in which we examined women's experiences of sexism at work (measured in Study 1; manipulated in Studies 2 and 3). We also measured perceived tolerance of sexism at the peer-, manager- and policy-level in all studies. The main DVs were women's workplace friendships with other women in Studies 1 and 2, and closeness to female co-workers in Study 3. Results showed that perceived tolerance of sexism from peers was especially important in shaping women's social relationships following experiences of sexism; tolerance from managers or at the policy level had less consistent effects. Specifically, experiences with sexism were positively associated with female participants' reported friendship (Studies 1 and 2) and closeness (Study 3) with their female colleagues, but only when peers were perceived not to tolerate sexism. When peers were perceived to tolerate sexism, female participants did not respond to sexism by drawing together.
Abstract.
Full text.
Zhang M, Barreto M, Doyle D (2020). Stigma-Based Rejection Experiences Affect Trust in Others.
Social Psychological and Personality Science,
11(3), 308-316.
Abstract:
Stigma-Based Rejection Experiences Affect Trust in Others
Rejection experiences are likely to influence individuals’ subsequent feelings about others and their behavior in social interactions. The present study specifically examined whether stigma-based rejection leads to decreased trust in others, compared to rejections that are not stigma based. Trust was assessed behaviorally with an online task where the interaction partner was preprogrammed. Participants showed less trust after stigma-based rejection than after a nonstigma-based rejection. This research provides the first experimental evidence that stigma-based rejection uniquely influences trust in others.
Abstract.
Full text.
Foster-Gimbel O, Doyle DM, Engeln R (2020). The Gay Community Involvement Index: an exploratory factor analysis and initial validation of a new measure of gay community involvement.
Archives of Sexual Behavior,
49, 233-247.
Full text.
2019
Juster R-P, Doyle DM, Hatzenbuehler ML, Everett BG, DuBois LZ, McGrath JJ (2019). Sexual Orientation, Disclosure, and Cardiovascular Stress Reactivity.
Stress,
22, 321-331.
Full text.
2018
Doyle DM, Factor-Litvak P, Link BG (2018). Modeling racial disparities in physical health via close relationship functioning: a life course approach.
Social Science and Medicine,
204, 31-38.
Full text.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2018). Stigma Consciousness Modulates Cortisol Reactivity to Social Stress in Women.
European Journal of Social Psychology,
48, 217-224.
Full text.
2017
Alcántara C, Giorgio Cosenzo LA, Fan W, Doyle DM, Shaffer JA (2017). Anxiety sensitivity and racial differences in sleep duration: Results from a national survey of adults with cardiovascular disease. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 48, 102-108.
2016
Doyle DM, Molix L (2016). Disparities in Social Health by Sexual Orientation and the Etiologic Role of Self-Reported Discrimination. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 45(6), 1317-1327.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2016). Minority stress and inflammatory mediators: covering moderates associations between perceived discrimination and salivary interleukin-6 in gay men. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 39(5), 782-792.
2015
Doyle DM, Molix L (2015). Perceived Discrimination and Social Relationship Functioning among Sexual Minorities: Structural Stigma as a Moderating Factor. Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy, 15(1), 357-381.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2015). Social Stigma and Sexual Minorities’ Romantic Relationship Functioning: a Meta-Analytic Review.
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin,
41(10), 1363-1381.
Full text.
2014
Doyle DM, Engeln R (2014). Body size moderates the association between gay community identification and body image disturbance. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 1(3), 279-284.
Štulhofer A, Šević S, Doyle DM (2014). Comparing the Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Health Disturbances Among Heterosexual and Nonheterosexual Men: an Overview of Studies. Sexual Medicine Reviews, 2(3-4), 102-111.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2014). How does stigma spoil relationships? Evidence that perceived discrimination harms romantic relationship quality through impaired self-image. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 44(9), 600-610.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2014). Love on the margins: the effects of social stigma and relationship length on romantic relationship quality.
Social Psychological and Personality Science,
5(1), 102-110.
Full text.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2014). Perceived discrimination and well-being in gay men: the protective role of behavioural identification. Psychology & Sexuality, 5(2), 117-130.
Doyle DM, Molix L (2014). Perceived discrimination as a stressor for close relationships: identifying psychological and physiological pathways. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 37(6), 1134-1144.
2011
Engeln-Maddox R, Miller SA, Doyle DM (2011). Tests of Objectification Theory in Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Community Samples: Mixed Evidence for Proposed Pathways. Sex Roles, 65(7-8), 518-532.
