Bøker av Rusi Jaspal

This book focuses on the clinical, social and psychological aspects of HIV among gay men and examines the complex factors that can contribute to HIV risk in this key population.

This book explores the social psychological aspects of trans women¿s experiences of living with HIV in the UK. Drawing on theories from social psychology, the author provides a fine-grained analysis of the EXTRA Study ¿ one of the first in-depth empirical studies of trans women¿s experiences of living with HIV in the UK.Trans Women and HIV: Social Psychological Perspectives examines issues of identity, threat and coping among trans women ¿ a key population in the HIV epidemic ¿ and presents a model for describing and predicting health outcomes in this population. Underpinned by the Health Adversity Risk Model, this book examines the role of psychological constructs, such as identity, risk and stigma, in behaviour and psychological wellbeing. This informative and thought-provoking text is an invaluable resource for scholars, clinicians and students working in the fields of HIV and trans health.

Drawing upon media and visual sources and rich interview data from Iran, Britain and Israel, Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism examines the concepts of antisemitism and anti-Zionism, tracing their evolution and inter-relations, and considering the distinct ways in which they are manifested, and responded to, by Muslim and Jewish communities in Iran.

This book focuses on the social psychological aspects of gay men's lives and provides a cutting-edge examination of topics including sexual orientation, sexual behavior, identity, relationships, prejudice, and health.

A thorough insight, incorporating and evaluating the latest research, into why enhancing mental health in men who have sex with men (MSM) can improve their sexual health and general wellbeing. Using tenets from Identity Process Theory the book offers practical advice and strategies to improve interventions for MSM whose sexual health is at risk.