Alderson, KevinStrong, TomChondros, Konstantinos2014-04-302014-06-162014-04-302014Chondros, K. (2014). Exploring Discourses of HIV Negativity and Serodiscordance (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/26083http://hdl.handle.net/11023/1457In this study, I examined how HIV-negative gay men in serodiscordant relationships constructed HIV-negativity and serodiscordance online through their use of language. Using Potter and Wetherell’s (1987) discursive psychological approach, I analyzed 22 online postings, focusing on the linguistic resources HIV-negative partners drew on to talk about serodiscordance and their own HIV-subjectivities, respectively. Based on my analysis of the material, participants organized their talk around two central interpretative repertoires. Specifically, they described their serodiscordant relationship (a) as a form of alliance, and (b) as a site of tensions. I discuss the findings in relation to the existing literature on the topic of serodiscordance among gay couples, and I comment on the limitations of the study, recommendations for researchers, as well as implications for counselling practitioners.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Educational PsychologyHIVSerodiscordanceDiscoursemaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/26083