Gabriel Robles, Trey V Dellucci, Sugandha K Gupta, Lisa Rosenthal, Tyrel J Starks
{"title":"Identity and Relationship-Based Discrimination, and Mental Health in a Sample of Sexual Minority Male Couples.","authors":"Gabriel Robles, Trey V Dellucci, Sugandha K Gupta, Lisa Rosenthal, Tyrel J Starks","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.1926389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.1926389","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The study explored the unique associations of individual identity-based discrimination and relationship-based discrimination with mental health among sexual minority male couples. It also examined whether couples' relationship functioning moderated associations between relationship-based discrimination, the experience of one's romantic relationship being devalued, and mental health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Baseline dyadic data drawn from a clinical trial involving 70 couples (N= 140) were analyzed using Actor-Partner Interdependence Modeling. The sample consisted of sexual minority men, of which 54.3% identified as a person of color. Each partner completed the computerized survey independently. Data were collected using the Relationship Marginalization Scale, Dyadic Adjustment Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-Revised scales.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Dyadic adjustment moderated (i.e., buffered against) the association between relationship-based discrimination and depressive symptoms. The effects appeared to follow an intra-individual pattern (<i>B</i> <sub><i>ACTOR</i></sub> = -0.06, <i>p</i> = .048 and <i>B</i> <sub><i>PARTNER</i></sub> = -0.07, <i>p</i> = .030) indicating the lack of evidence for crossover effects. The interaction terms predicting anxiety yielded non-significant results.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The current research suggests that dyadic functioning buffers against the effects of stigma. These findings point to the potential utility of interventions to improve relationship functioning into interventions addressing stigma among partnered sexual minority men.</p>","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"26 1","pages":"76-97"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/19359705.2021.1926389","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10459035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elon Gersh, Laura P Richardson, Tumaini R Coker, David J Inwards-Breland, Carolyn A McCarty
{"title":"Same, opposite and both-sex attracted adolescents' mental health, safe-sex practices and substance use.","authors":"Elon Gersh, Laura P Richardson, Tumaini R Coker, David J Inwards-Breland, Carolyn A McCarty","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.1967826","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.1967826","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined mental health, substance use, and sexual health across sexual attraction groups. 428 adolescents recruited from school-based health centers completed self-report measures. 72% were only opposite-sex attracted, 19% both-sex attracted, 3% same-sex attracted, 4% not sure. Reported partners did not always align with reported attraction. Compared to opposite-sex attracted youth, 1) both-sex attracted youth had significantly higher rates of marijuana use (OR=1.75, p=.04), depressive symptoms (OR=2.62, p=.001) and inconsistent condom use (OR=1.71, p=.05); 2) the \"not sure\" group had higher anxiety symptoms (OR=4, p=.01). This study highlights the importance of considering sexual attraction in providing quality care to young people.</p>","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"26 2","pages":"196-211"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9555790/pdf/nihms-1761124.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10460083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jan Alfred B Valdes, Angela B. Kim, A. L. Hsieh, Gita Seshadri
{"title":"Married gay Asian-American mens’ constructs of marriage","authors":"Jan Alfred B Valdes, Angela B. Kim, A. L. Hsieh, Gita Seshadri","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.2008571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.2008571","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000 Introduction:\u0000 The increase of marriage in Asian-American men indicates a need to further explore the unique cultural characteristics of this population. \u0000 Method:\u0000 The present study (n = 14) utilized transcendental phenomenology to explore how Asian-American men organize their marital relationships. \u0000 Result:\u0000 Four themes emerged: (a) inapplicability of stereotypes, gender roles, and existing guidelines for marriage, (b) inclusion and normalcy, (c) rules and roles in marriage involve integrating Asian and American values, and (d) rules and roles are negotiated both through conversation and organically developed. \u0000 Conclusion:\u0000 Stereotypes, gender, social supports, cultural values, and implications were discussed.","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"21 1","pages":"213 - 240"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81178468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elizabeth M. Mullin, J. Hutchinson, Kathleen T. Mellano, Jonathan M. Bird, C. Karageorghis
{"title":"Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on mental health and physical activity among LGBQAP and heterosexual adults","authors":"Elizabeth M. Mullin, J. Hutchinson, Kathleen T. Mellano, Jonathan M. Bird, C. Karageorghis","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.1995097","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.1995097","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction We compared the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on mental health (MH) and physical activity (PA) between US adults who identify as lesbian, gay men, bisexual, queer, asexual, and pansexual (LGBQAP) and heterosexual US adults. Method Participants completed online questionnaires to assess PA and MH. Results No difference in MH was identified between LGBQAP and heterosexual participants prior to lockdown, however LGBQAP participants reported significantly worse mental health during lockdown. No group differences were found in PA, but all participants exhibited a decline in PA during lockdown. Conclusion This study highlights the differential impact of social restrictions on marginalized populations.","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"1 1","pages":"289 - 306"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73324332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Examining depression care outcomes at community health centers serving larger lesbian, gay, and bisexual patient populations: Do rural vs. urban disparities exist?","authors":"Evan V. Goldstein","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.1988025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.1988025","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000 Introduction:\u0000 Little is understood about the quality of services at community health centers (CHCs) serving larger lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) patient populations. This study examined process of care outcomes for depression care among CHCs serving larger LGB patient populations, comparing rural and urban CHCs. \u0000 Methods:\u0000 Multivariate regression models were estimated on a propensity score matched analytic sample of 518 CHCs spanning 2016-2018. \u0000 Results:\u0000 CHCs serving larger LGB patient populations were more likely to have better process of care outcomes for depression care. However, among CHCs serving larger LGB patient populations, rural and urban CHCs provided functionally equivalent outcomes for depression screening and follow-up care. \u0000 Conclusion:\u0000 Among CHCs serving comparatively large LGB patient populations, traditional behavioral health care disparities based on patient population rurality may not exist for depression care.","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"149 1","pages":"196 - 212"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76440148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Vigny-Pau, Nelson Pang, Hamad Alkhenaini, A. Abramovich
{"title":"Suicidality and non-suicidal self-injury among transgender populations: A systematic review","authors":"M. Vigny-Pau, Nelson Pang, Hamad Alkhenaini, A. Abramovich","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.1955195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.1955195","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction: Transgender individuals experience ongoing stigma, leading to a high mental health burden. This systematic review sought to identify risk and protective factors for suicidality and non-suicidal self-injury. Method: Three databases were searched and 52 articles selected. Risk and protective factors were categorized into discrimination, social support, comorbidities, medical transition status, and community and social policy factors. Result: Despite nearly all studies providing only cross-sectional or qualitative data, significant correlations were found between the categories of risk and protective factors and their respective outcomes. Conclusion: Future research should focus on prospective and longitudinal studies to further establish links of causality.","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"13 1","pages":"358 - 382"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83777191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Loneliness in sexual minority and heterosexual individuals: A comparative meta-analysis","authors":"Paul Gorczynski, PhD, Fabio Fasoli, PhD","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.1957742","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.1957742","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction Despite the importance of better understanding how loneliness is associated with physical and mental health symptoms and disorders, and who is at greatest risk, demographic information pertaining to sexuality is often not collected. Although some studies evidence prevalence rates of loneliness amongst sexual minority individuals to be higher when compared to heterosexual individuals, no systematic approaches to examine and compare the literature have been taken. This comparative meta-analysis examined loneliness between sexual minority and heterosexual individuals. Method To identify studies, published studies were searched from the following databases MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsychINFO, Scopus, and Cochrane. Studies that were published in English, compared sexual minorities and heterosexuals; measured loneliness; and presented quantitative data were included. Result Four articles were included in the review, reporting data from 481 individuals who identified as sexual minorities and 4176 as heterosexuals. The 4 studies showed that individuals who identified as sexual minorities reported higher ratings of loneliness than heterosexuals (d = 0.352, p = 0.019). Conclusion Interventions are needed at the individual and societal level to decrease the loneliness experienced by sexual minorities. This is the first paper to provide aggregated data on loneliness that covers the life span amongst sexual minorities.","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"30 1","pages":"112 - 129"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2021-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77682928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}