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Bi-erasure is a form of minority stress involving the denial and delegitimization of bisexuality as a valid sexual orientation. This mixed-methods review aimed to identity and synthesize the available evidence on experiences of bi-erasure to inform the development of future theory, measures, and evidence. A search strategy was conducted in March 2024 to identify peer reviewed studies examining bi-erasure. Studies presented data from bi + participants on their experiences of erasure, and thematic analysis techniques were applied to identify themes within the literature. The search yielded 100 studies over 99 articles (93 providing qualitative data, four providing quantitative data, and two mixed-methods studies providing qualitative and quantitative data; n = 7,170). Nine themes were identified, and these ranged from subtle to blatant in nature and came from a wide range of sources including both heterosexual and lesbian/gay communities, partners, families, and healthcare providers. More hostile forms of erasure were typically applied to women more than men. The review revealed an overlap of underlying beliefs within experiences of bi-erasure, as well as an overlap of bi-erasure as a construct with other forms of minority stress (i.e., bi-prejudice).
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