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Showing 1 to 20 of 26 for “"minority stress theory"”.
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Male Same-Sex Intimate Partner Violence: Syndemic Theory, Minority Stress Theory, & the Community of Protective Measures
… intimate partner violence (MSSIPV). Syndemic theory suggests that many health conditions do not occur in a vacuum, but rather act synergistically, with factors reinforcing each other. Constructs of syndemic theory for MSSIPV include depression, sexual compulsivity, poly-substance use, …
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The effect of racial representation on rejection sensitivity
… rejection among people of color. Grounded in Minority Stress Theory and Rejection Sensitivity Theory, this project explored whether the presence of racial diversity can reduce expectations of discrimination and buffer against the negative effects of social exclusion. Using an experimental …
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LGBT guilds as buffers against sexual minority stress
Minority stress theory posits that social connection to LGBT-affirming communities may buffer against the negative health effects of anti-LGBT stigma. Yet, few scholars have extended this scope of research to video games—a $90 billion industry touching nearly three-fourths of all U.S. households. …
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Examining the Impact of Discrimination, Shame, and Acculturation on Psychological Wellbeing of East Asian International Students
… international students in the U.S. Using the Minority Stress Theory as a framework, discrimination and shame were hypothesized to have a significant negative relationship with wellbeing while acculturation was hypothesized to moderate these relationships. A sample (N = 281) of East Asian …
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Bisexual Relationships: Investigating the Impact of Attitudes Regarding Bisexuality on Relationship Satisfaction Among Female Same-Gender Couples
… bi-negativity. Informed by symbolic interaction theory and minority stress theory, this study investigated the impacts of attitudes regarding bisexuality on relationship satisfaction in female same-gender couples with at least one bisexual-identified individual through the following research …
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Identifying And Examining Access And Barriers To Healthcare For The Transgender And Nonbinary Individual
… review, and the theoretical framework of minority stress theory comprised the conceptual framework. I conducted semistructured interviews with eight participants, during which I asked them to share their stories regarding their healthcare experiences. In these subjective accounts, I …
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Relations Between Binegativity, Proximal Stressors, and Mental Health Outcomes: The Moderating Role of Authenticity
The relationships between distal stressors and mental health are well established within sexual minority populations (e.g., Brewster et al., 2016; Lehavot & Simoni, 2011; Mereish & Poteat, 2015). However, research specifically focused on the unique stressors of bisexual+ people, or nonmonosexual …
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Perceived barriers and minority stress in college ecosystems as factors of support for LGBTQIA+ students’ utilization of campus resources
… study uses Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory model (1979) and the minority stress theory (Meyer, 2003) as frameworks to assess the support experienced by LGBTQIA+ students in their college environments. A mixed methods approach was employed to address the dearth in qualitative data to …
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Using minority stress and the theory of planned behavior to predict the intentions to seek psychological help among sexual minority individuals
An extant body of literature suggests sexual minority individuals are at a greater risk for mental health problems compared to heterosexual individuals. This health disparity has been attributed to unique, chronic, and excessive social stressors, or “minority stress,” which has been linked to poor …
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A review of suicide, suicidal ideation and preventative interventions in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community
… of the risks and preventative measures.” Minority Stress Theory and The Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide are analysed and critiqued. These theories have been widely cited as explaining the higher level of suicidality in minority sexual and gender communities although both …
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Detransition emergence
… of people who have detransitioned. Using Meyer’s minority stress theory as a framework, semi-structured interviews with 13 participants who had detransitioned were examined to identify both external and internal stressors that contributed to their decision to detransition. The results of the study …
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Intersecting Inequities: Latinx Access To Mental Health Services
… (NSDUH). Through the theoretical frameworks of Minority Stress Theory and Toxic Stress Theory, the study investigated the relationships between age, language proficiency, socioeconomic status, and mental health service access among different Latinx subgroups. Statistical analyses included …
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An exploration of the experiences of LGBTQ+ womxn in competitive club level sport in the United Kingdom
… tend to be framed by psychological analyses like minority stress theory or social theories focusing on masculinities (e.g., Connell). Therefore, the current study sought to offer fresh insights by utilising a dual theoretical approach using Judith Butler’s work on heteronormativity and Erving …
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Self-Reported Racism, Transphobia, Their Intersection and Impact on Past-Year HIV Related Sexual Risk Behaviour
… how discrimination impacts this prevalence. Minority stress theory suggests that there is a relationship between minority stress and HIV-related risk behaviour. We hypothesize that multiple minority statuses may result in discriminatory experiences, specifically self-reported transphobia and …
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Working in a Majority Context: A Structural Model of the Antecedents and Outcomes of Heterosexism in the Workplace
… for Heterosexism Inventory. The models test the minority stress theory, which posits that gay, lesbian, and bisexual people experience distress when their minority status is reinforced through experiences of prejudice events (i.e., expressions of heterosexism). Two community samples (N = 287) of …
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Minority Stress Predictors of Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behavior Among a Cohort Sample of Men Who Have Sex with Men
… examined the impact of factors associated with minority stress theory, including experiences of external prejudice, expectations of rejection and internalized homophobia, upon a cohort sample of men who have sex with men (MSM). Resultant associations with substance use, defined as one time use …
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Contextualizing LGBTQ Faculty Experiences: An Account Of Sexual Minority Perceptions
… probed how sexual orientation and sexual minority status impacted their overall job satisfaction. Through providing context for social interactions in a traditionally heteronormative environment, cultural and attributional behaviors associated with affecting LGBTQ faculty in higher …
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How do gay men experience ruptures in the relationship with their therapist? An interpretative phenomenological study
… perspective of ruptures but also within specific minority groups such as gay men, and therefore it remains unknown how they experience ruptures in therapy. This study aims to offer insights into this area to deepen understanding and produce new knowledge about whether the experience of ruptures in …
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Citizenship, Normativity and Well-being: an Exploratory Analysis of the Life Narratives of Men in Civil Partnerships in the UK
… systematically analysed using narrative methods. Minority stress theory, along with other relevant theories and concepts, were employed to further illuminate, analyse, and interpret participants’ narratives. Two generational core-narratives were identified in participants’ biographical accounts. …
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A mixed-method study exploring the mental health problems of a diverse LGB community in the UK: a focus on the experiences of BAME LGB individuals
Mental health inequalities among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people from lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) communities remain under-researched. Existing literature in the UK highlights increased rates of mental illness in both LGB (predominantly White) and BAME (predominantly …
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