Hunter Sully, Kristin Perrone, S. Barrera, S. Simon-Dack
{"title":"Preconscious categorization impacts how interracial same-sex couples are perceived by others: Implications for counseling and supervision","authors":"Hunter Sully, Kristin Perrone, S. Barrera, S. Simon-Dack","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.2012732","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.2012732","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction In order to understand implicit biases, we examined participants’ preconscious neural activity when viewing photos of differing racial combinations of same-sex male couples. Method P200 amplitudes measured preconscious neural activity while viewing photo stimuli. Result Participants engaged in preconscious categorization of all three types of photo stimuli. The largest P200 amplitudes appeared when viewing photos of Black gay couples, followed by White-Black gay couples, then White gay couples. Conclusion Individuals begin to categorize same-sex couples by their racial makeup as early as 200 milliseconds. Evidence of preconscious categorization may be helpful in dispelling inaccuracies of using a colorblindness approach to counseling and supervision.","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"65 1","pages":"403 - 425"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84450639","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":"“X” marks the transgressive gender: A qualitative exploration of legal gender-affirmation","authors":"Teddy G. Goetz, Amanda C. Arcomano","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.2008572","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.2008572","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract \u0000 Purpose:\u0000 Gender affirmation for transgender, non-binary, and/or gender diverse (“trans”) persons can include legal name and/or gender marker changes. Gender marker choice has become more com plex with increasing availability of a gender-neutral “X” marker. Yet, little research has characterized trans persons’ perspectives on legal gender affirmation, and its mental health impacts. \u0000 Methods:\u0000 Here we present qualitative research exploring trans individuals’ goals for and barriers from seeking gender-affirming legal care and perspectives on the “X” gender marker. We conducted one-hour semi-structured interviews with 54 trans persons in the U.S. and Canada. \u0000 Results:\u0000 Almost all participants were interested in legal name (had: 54%, want: 33%) and gender marker (had: 46%, want: 46%) changes. Most common barriers included: logistics, fearing violence/discrimination, cost, and legality; 24% reported only updating some identification documents. While some sought an “X” gender marker (had: 11%, want: 19%), 32% considered the “X” harmful, fearing lack of compatibility with other documents and increasing risk of gender-based violence/discrimination. Most reported anxiety and isolation from concerns over mismatched or inaccurate identification documents. \u0000 Conclusions:\u0000 This work offers insight into how legal gender affirmation influences mental health for trans persons, highlighting the importance of mental health providers exploring legal gender affirmation when treating members of the trans community.","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"7 1","pages":"304 - 318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84825980","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":"An interview with Robert M. Kertzner, MD","authors":"J. Drescher","doi":"10.1080/19359705.2021.2015176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2021.2015176","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46675,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health","volume":"25 1","pages":"329 - 335"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82936288","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}
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}