Comparing asexual and non-asexual sexual minority adolescents and young adults: stressors, suicidality and mental and behavioural health risk outcomes

McInroy, Lauren B.; Beaujolais, Brieanne; Leung, Vivian W. Y.; Craig, Shelley L.; Eaton, Andrew; Austin, Ashley

doi:10.1080/19419899.2020.1806103

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“…In addition, the results show that the likelihood of being below the cut-off value for clinically significant depression was significantly increased in bisexual individuals and significantly decreased in heterosexual individuals. This finding is in line with previous empirical work [ 51 – 53 ]. For example, in a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of depression and anxiety, higher rates of depression and anxiety were consistently reported among bisexual individuals compared to heterosexual individuals and higher or equivalent rates in comparison to lesbian/gay individuals [ 54 ].…”

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Well-being during COVID-19 pandemic: A comparison of individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities and cis-heterosexual individuals

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Background Preliminary empirical data indicates a substantial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on well-being and mental health. Individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities are at a higher risk of experiencing such negative changes in their well-being. The objective of this study was to compare levels of well-being among cis-heterosexual individuals and individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Using data obtained in a cross-sectional online survey between April 20 to July 20, 2020 (N = 2332), we compared levels of well-being (WHO-5) across subgroups (cis-individuals with minoritized sexual identities, individuals with minoritized gender identities and cis-heterosexual individuals) applying univariate (two-sample t-test) and multivariate analysis (multivariate linear regression). Results Results indicate overall lower levels of well-being as well as lower levels of well-being in minoritized sexual or gender identities compared to cis-heterosexual individuals. Further, multivariate analyses revealed that living in urban communities as well as being in a relationship were positively associated with higher levels of well-being. Furthermore, a moderation analysis showed that being in a relationship reduces the difference between groups in terms of well-being. Conclusion Access to mental healthcare for individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities as well as access to gender-affirming resources should be strengthened during COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare services with low barriers of access such as telehealth and online peer support groups should be made available, especially for vulnerable groups.

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Well-being during COVID-19 pandemic: A comparison of individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities and cis-heterosexual individuals

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“…Our study adds that LGBT persons were especially lonely during the pandemic, with extraordinary high loneliness scores for asexual, trans, and non‐binary persons. This is in line with previous literature (Borgogna et al, 2019 ; McInroy et al, 2020 ). In addition, the present study illuminates an important role of loneliness in the association between depressive symptoms and sexual orientation/gender identity.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…For instance, Kuyper (2010) could show that minority stress is associated with increased levels of loneliness of elder gay men in the Netherlands: while older adults with a larger LGB network felt less socially lonely, factors like previous experience of or expectation of negative reactions led to high levels of loneliness (Kuyper & Fokkema, 2010). McInroy et al (2020) showed asexual youth to have lower mental health and a significantly higher internalized LGBTQ-phobia than non-asexual individuals, and social stigma surrounding gender nonconformity as well as loneliness have been described to negatively impact mental health of transgender men and women (Bockting et al, 2016;Fernandez-Rouco et al, 2019;McInroy et al, 2020). Thus, it seems plausible with the existing literature that the minority stress of LGBT persons leads to an increased risk for loneliness, which is, in turn, associated with depressive symptoms.…”

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Loneliness and depressive symptoms differ by sexual orientation and gender identity during physical distancing measures in response to COVID‐19 pandemic in Germany

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During the COVID‐19 pandemic, physical distancing measures to prevent transmission of the virus have been implemented. The effect of physical distancing measures on loneliness especially for vulnerable groups remained unclear. Thus, we aimed to investigate loneliness in relation with depressive symptoms among lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, inter, asexual, and queer (LGBT) persons compared with cis‐heterosexual persons during the pandemic. We conducted an online survey during the first two waves of the COVID‐19 pandemic in Germany. The survey contained self‐categorizations regarding sexual orientation and gender identity, questions on loneliness, social contacts, depressive symptoms, and healthcare. Descriptive and regression analysis and propensity score matching across cohorts was conducted using R; 2641 participants took part in first wave of the survey and 4143 participants in the second wave. The proportion of lonely people was higher in the second wave compared with the first wave. LGBT persons were more lonely than cis‐heterosexual persons. In both waves, being LGBT was associated with depressive symptoms, but loneliness mediated the effect, even when adjusting for social contacts. Psychologists and other practitioners should be aware that LGBT clients might have an increased risk for loneliness and depressive symptoms and of the potential burden of the pandemic measures.

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“…In this sense, the discrimination suffered by bisexuals, pansexuals, and asexuals can impact their own acceptance and/or concealment of their identity [54,70,71]. This discrimination is also associated with increased depression and anxiety symptomology [55,[72][73][74][75] and worse mental health [76,77], general well-being [72,78], and work experiences [28,69,79].…”

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The Impact of Psychological Distress on the Occupational Well-Being of Sexual and Gender Minorities

2022

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Background: Discrimination against sexual and gender minorities in occupational settings has been an important topic of research. However, little is known about this impact in Portuguese-speaking people. Methods: 305 Portuguese and Brazilian participants who identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexual and gender identities (LGBTQIA+) completed an online survey comprising sociodemographic questions, a set of scales to assess psychological distress, and a set of scales to assess occupational well-being. Results: Participants had higher levels of burnout, depressive symptoms, and anxiety and lower levels of work-related quality of life, engagement, and self-efficacy at work compared to the defined cut-off points for normative populations, with asexual and bisexual people appearing to be the most affected. Significant correlations were found for all variables, and psychological distress was a significant predictor of lower occupational well-being. Conclusions: These findings are useful for understanding the occupational health of LGBTQIA+ people and suggest efforts to improve the climate in the workplace for this population.

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Comparing asexual and non-asexual sexual minority adolescents and young adults: stressors, suicidality and mental and behavioural health risk outcomes

Cited by 37 publications

References 61 publications

Well-being during COVID-19 pandemic: A comparison of individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities and cis-heterosexual individuals

Well-being during COVID-19 pandemic: A comparison of individuals with minoritized sexual and gender identities and cis-heterosexual individuals

Loneliness and depressive symptoms differ by sexual orientation and gender identity during physical distancing measures in response to COVID‐19 pandemic in Germany

The Impact of Psychological Distress on the Occupational Well-Being of Sexual and Gender Minorities

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