Resiliency patterns suggest spirituality supports lower distress in undergraduate students who identify as an LGBTQ+ person of color

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JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES Pub Date : 2021-08-10 DOI:10.1080/10538720.2021.1958401

Joseph M. Currin, D. Knutson, Dillon J. Federici, Julie M. Koch, Paul B. Ingram

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Abstract

Abstract People with multiple minoritized identities, such as those that identify as a minoritized sexual orientation and/or gender identity and as a Person of Color (POC), report higher levels of distress that may result from complex systems and various sources of discrimination. Resilience is an adaptive response to oppression that enables marginalized communities to resist the impact of discrimination and rejection. The current study surveyed levels of resilience, distress, and elements of resiliency and how they differed among emerging adults who identify as non-LGBTQ+ POC; LGBTQ+ POC; LGBTQ+ White people; and non-LGBTQ+ White people. Data were collected from 1,194 participants at three large universities in the United States. A multivariate analysis of variance was conducted that yielded significant differences by groups. Post-hoc analysis revealed significant differences among the measured variables of interest. Of note, individuals who identified as LGBTQ+ POC reported lower distress and higher resilience, hope, and significantly higher spiritual support when compared to LGBTQ+ White participants. These results highlight how individuals who possess multiple minoritized identities may experience buffers to rather than additive minority stress, and spirituality may play a key role in this resilience. Implications for psychologists and helping professionals are discussed.

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韧性模式表明，精神支持认同为LGBTQ的本科生降低痛苦+ 有色人种

摘要具有多种少数民族身份的人，如那些认为自己是少数民族性取向和/或性别认同者以及有色人种（POC）的人，报告说，复杂的系统和各种歧视来源可能会导致更高程度的痛苦。韧性是对压迫的适应性反应，使边缘化社区能够抵抗歧视和排斥的影响。目前的研究调查了恢复力、痛苦和恢复力的因素的水平，以及他们在非LGBTQ的新兴成年人中的差异+ POC；LGBTQ+ POC；LGBTQ+ 白人；和非LGBTQ+ 白人。数据来自美国三所大型大学的1194名参与者。对各组进行了多变量方差分析，得出了显著差异。事后分析显示，感兴趣的测量变量之间存在显著差异。值得注意的是，被认定为LGBTQ的个人+ POC报告称，与LGBTQ相比，其痛苦程度更低，韧性、希望更高，精神支持显著更高+ 白人参与者。这些结果突出表明，拥有多种少数民族身份的人可能会经历缓冲，而不是额外的少数民族压力，而精神可能在这种韧性中发挥关键作用。讨论了对心理学家和帮助专业人士的启示。

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JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES SOCIAL WORK-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services provides empirical knowledge and conceptual information related to sexual minorities and their social environment. Filled with innovative ideas and resources for the design, evaluation, and delivery of social services for these populations at all stages of life, the journal is a positive influence on the development of public and social policy, programs and services, and social work practice. Dedicated to the development of knowledge which meets the practical needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people in their social context, the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services is a forum for studying.