Psycho-Social Profile of MSM with Special Reference to Ernakulam District, Kerala, India

Abstract

Homosexuality is a romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex. As an orientation homosexuality refers to an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual affectionate or romantic attractions primarily or exclusively to people of the same sex. It also refers to an individual’s sense of personal and social identity based on those attractions, behaviors expressing them and membership in a community of others who share them. The Problem investigated in this research is that the Psycho-Social Profile of MSM (Men who has Sex with Men), with special reference to Ernakulam District, Kerala, India. The Prime objective of this non-experimental research is to Study the Personal Profile of MSM, to Study the Psychological Problems of MSM, to Study the Social Problems of MSM, to Study Sexuality and Sexual exploitation of MSM, and to Study their Level of awareness on the issues related to Homosexuality in Ernakulam district. The Research Design used in this study is Mixed Method Design. The Instruments used to collect data are Pre-test, Pilot Study, Socio-demographic Profile, Interview Schedule and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The Findings of the study are elaborated in the main full paper. The Government should take care of the well being of MSMs persons and for that we have given quite a few suggestion and need of further research in this field.

Keywords: MSM, Personal Profile, Psychological Problems, Social Problems, Sexuality