Binegativity and Social Distance Toward Bisexual Individuals Among Psychology Professionals and Students in Puerto Rico

Bisexual individuals often experience unique forms of stigma, yet little is known about how psychology professionals and trainees perceive this population in Puerto Rico. This study examined levels of binegativity and social distance toward bisexual people among psychology professionals and graduate students, explored associations with sociodemographic variables, and compared these attitudes with those of a population-level sample. A quantitative design was used with 373 participants. Most professionals and students reported low binegativity and social distance, although 30% endorsed high or very high binegativity. Several sociodemographic variables, including gender, sexual orientation, religious identity, and acquaintance with a bisexual person, were significantly associated with attitudes. After adjusting for covariates, professionals and students showed lower binegativity than the general population, but no group differences emerged for social distance. Findings suggest that psychology professionals and students report less binegativity; however, social distance toward bisexual individuals remains similar across groups.