As the states turned: Implications of the changing legal context of same-sex marriage on well-being

Ogolsky, Brian G.; Monk, J. Kale; Rice, TeKisha M.; Oswald, Ramona Faith

doi:10.1177/0265407518816883

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“…absence of same-sex marriage and/or same-sex parenting laws, and of hate crime laws; and cultural norms and institutional political initiatives that constrain the opportunities and access to resources by GSM individuals) (e.g. Ogolsky et al, 2019); (2) at an interpersonal level (e.g. family rejection, school bullying, abuse, and microaggressions such as use of derogatory terms and negative reactions to public display of affection) (Balsam et al, 2005); and (3) at an individual level (i.e.…”

Section: Gsms and Mental Healthmentioning

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Critical issues in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with gender and sexual minorities (GSMs)

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Seabra

et al. 2022

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In a cisheteronormative culture, gender and sexual minorities (GSMs) may experience additional challenges that get in the way of a meaningful life. It is crucial that clinicians are mindful of these challenges and cognizant about the specificities of clinical work with GSMs. This article points out how societal structure interferes with mental health, and clarifies what clinicians must take into account when using affirmative cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions. Knowledge of up-to-date terminology and use of affirmative language are the first steps that contribute to clients’ experience of respect, which is paramount for the development of a good therapeutic relationship. Considering a conceptual framework of minority stress to understand vulnerability in GSM, specificities in formulation and key psychological processes are discussed. Moreover, guidelines and practical tools for intervention are presented within a CBT approach. Some reflections on therapists’ own personal biases are encouraged, in order to increase the efficacy of interventions. Key learning aims After reading this article you will be able to: (1) Recognize the uniqueness of gender and sexual minorities (GSM) stressors in broad and specific contexts, and their impact on mental health. (2) Identify the underlying key processes and specificities in therapeutic work with GSMs, from a CBT perspective. (3) Recognize the importance of a culturally sensitive approach in affirmative CBT interventions.

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Section: Gsms and Mental Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Critical issues in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with gender and sexual minorities (GSMs)

Carvalho

Castilho

Seabra

et al. 2022

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“…With regard to minority stress in particular, one study included in our review found that parental internalized homonegativity moderated the association between a state's legal climate and changes in depression and anxiety during the 1st year of parenthood (Goldberg and Smith, 2011 ). On the individual level, minority stress has also been found to moderate the impact of sexual orientation laws (e.g., Bauermeister, 2014 ; Pachankis et al, 2014 ; Hylton et al, 2017 ; Ogolsky et al, 2019 ).…”

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The Legal Vulnerability Model for Same-Sex Parent Families: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Theoretical Integration

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Globally, parents and children in same-sex parent families are impacted by many laws related to the parental sexual orientation. These laws vary considerably from one country to another, ranging from full legal recognition to criminalization. The psychological consequences of living in an ambiguous or hostile legal climate likely interfere with parental health, family functioning, and child development. However, a systematic evidence synthesis of the pertinent literature and its placement within a broader psychological model are currently lacking. The aims of this review were thus (1) to systematically review qualitative and quantitative evidence on the impact of sexual orientation laws on same-sex parent families in key domains and (2) to place these findings within a broader model informed by minority stress and family theories. Our review was preregistered and conducted in line with PRISMA guidelines. We searched for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies on the impact of sexual orientation laws on target outcomes (parental health, family functioning, child outcomes) via systematic database search (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) and forward-backward searches. Fifty-five studies published between 1999 and 2020 were eligible for inclusion and were synthesized using a data-based convergent synthesis design. Thirteen descriptive and three overarching analytical themes were identified through thematic synthesis. Linking our findings with minority stress and family theories, we propose a novel legal vulnerability model for same-sex parent families. The model posits that legal vulnerability constitutes an increased risk for parental and child health as well as family functioning through individual and shared pathways between family members. Additionally, the model introduces counteractions that families engage in on the personal, familial, and systemic level to mitigate the impact of legal vulnerability, as well as moderators on the contextual, familial, couple, and individual level that modulate this impact. Implications for research and clinical practice are discussed.

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“…Even before 2015, many same-sex couples who were legally married in another state or country considered themselves to be married, even if the state in which they lived did not recognize their marriage (DeMaio, Bates, & O'Connell, 2013). Policy changes, such as national legalization of marriage for same-sex couples, may reduce sexual minority stigma and experiences of minority stress (Herek, 2006;Ogolsky, Monk, Rice, & Oswald, 2019a;Tatum, 2017). Studies about the potential impacts of legal marriage are needed to better understand how being married may or may not reduce sexual-orientation-related disparities in substance use outcomes.…”

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Investigating Differential Protective Effects of Marriage on Substance Use by Sexual Identity Status

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Mericle

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IJADR

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Background: Research suggests that marriage is protective against substance use. However, few studies have examined whether this protective effect differs for sexual minorities, a population at increased risk for substance use. Using data from four waves of the cross-sectional U.S. National Alcohol Survey (NAS; 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015), we investigated whether the protective effects of marriage varied by sexual identity. Methods: Sex-stratified logistic regression models were used to examine independent and interactive effects of current marital status (being married vs. not) and sexual minority status (lesbian/gay/bisexual vs. heterosexual) on high-intensity drinking, alcohol use disorder, and marijuana use in the past year. Results: Among both women and men, sexual minority status was generally associated with higher odds of these outcomes and marriage was consistently associated with lower odds. Differential effects of marriage by sexual identity with respect to marijuana use were found only among men; marriage was significantly associated with decreased odds of marijuana use among heterosexual men but increased odds among sexual minority men. Conclusions: Marriage may be less consistently protective against hazardous drinking and marijuana use among sexual minorities than heterosexuals. Findings underscore the importance of both quantitative and qualitative studies designed to better understand disparities in substance use across both sexual identity and relationship statuses.

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As the states turned: Implications of the changing legal context of same-sex marriage on well-being

Cited by 35 publications

References 58 publications

Critical issues in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with gender and sexual minorities (GSMs)

Critical issues in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with gender and sexual minorities (GSMs)

The Legal Vulnerability Model for Same-Sex Parent Families: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review and Theoretical Integration

Investigating Differential Protective Effects of Marriage on Substance Use by Sexual Identity Status

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