Psychosocial concerns of sexual minority youth: complexity and caution in group differences
Abstract
This investigation tested a large adolescent sample (n = 14,439) for significant group differences on psychosocial concerns on the basis of intersecting identities of sexual orientation (lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning/less certain, heterosexual), race (Whites, racial minorities), and gender (boys, girls). A significant 2-way interaction between sexual orientation and gender was identified on victimization. Boys reported higher victimization than did girls among heterosexual and questioning/less certain students. Furthermore, significant 3-way interactions between sexual orientation, race, and gender were identified for substance use and depressed/suicidal thoughts. Questioning/less certain youth generally reported the highest levels of victimization, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts. However, results suggest that, on the basis of small effect sizes for most comparisons, significant differences should be interpreted with caution. Results indicate the need to consider the diversity of subgroups within the sexual minority youth community and that intervention efforts might be more effective if tailored to the unique needs of specific subgroups.
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- Authors
- Poteat, V. P., Aragon, S. R., Espelage, D. L., & Koenig, B. W.
- Affiliations
- Boston College (US)
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
- Venue
- Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
- Published
- 2009-02
- Volume
- 77
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 196-201
- ISSN
- 0022-006X (ISSN-L)
- 1939-2117
- OpenAlex
- W2008052884
- Cited by
- 98
- References
- 15
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- FWCI
- 7.37
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender, Sexuality, and Education
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Keywords
- sexual minority youth, psychosocial problems, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, victimization, substance use, suicidal ideation, depression, intersectionality, subgroup differences, intervention tailoring
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Depressive Disorder, Female, Humans, Male, Minority Groups, Psychology, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sexual Behavior, Suicide, Attempted, Crime Victims, Substance-Related Disorders, Young Adult
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