Multiple minorities as multiply marginalized: Applying the minority stress theory to LGBTQ people of color

Cyrus, Kali D.

doi:10.1080/19359705.2017.1320739

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“…The shared identities that intersect race/ethnicity and sexual orientation likely create a unique set of stressful circumstances that are driven by the system interaction of oppression, domination, and discrimination. 30 This systemic intersection constructs a social milieu that is constricting, often resulting in detrimental experiences for marginalized groups, such as Latinx LGB youth. Such context is important for health and mental health professionals to remember given that the development of an individual’s identity and the capacity to function in everyday life is contingent on sociocultural and environmental processes.…”

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Suicide ideation, planning, and attempts: the case of the Latinx LGB youth

Boyas

Villarreal-Otálora

Alvarez-Hernandez

et al. 2019

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Background: Guided by an ecological systems theory (EST) framework, the purpose of the present study was to investigate how multiple micro, mezzo, and macro factors influence the suicidality continuum from suicidal ideation to suicide attempt among Latinx LGB (lesbian, gay, and bisexual) youth living in the United States. Methods: Data for this cross sectional-study included 451 participants who self-identified as Latinx LGB on the 2017-National Youth Risk Behavioral Survey. The analysis explored micro, mezzo, and macro-level factors’ association with three suicidality outcomes (ideation, planning, and attempt) at the bivariate and multivariate level. Since the outcome variables were dichotomized, univariate logistic regressions and backward elimination logistic regressions were used. Results: The most commonly reported suicidal behavior was ideation (n = 173; 40%), followed by planning (n = 150; 34%), and then attempt (n = 64; 21%). Findings from the backward elimination logistic regression on suicidal ideation suggest the best set of independent variables are being bullied at school (odds ratio [OR] = 2.81; CI: 1.61–4.89), experiencing sexual assault (OR = 2.32; CI: 1.32–4.07), experiencing depressive symptoms (OR = 1.99; CI: 1.07– 3.69), being cannabis use (OR = 1.76; CI: 1.08–2.89), and being female (OR = 1.72; CI: 1.01–2.93). For suicide planning the model suggested, experiencing depressive symptoms (OR = 3.21; CI: 1.74–5.91), cannabis use (OR = 2.46; CI: 1.49–4.07), being bullied at school (OR = 2.04; CI: 1.17–3.58), and experiencing sexual assault (OR = 1.88; CI: 1.07–3.31) exhibited the strongest relationships. Suicide attempt was significantly associated with cannabis use (OR = 3.12; CI: 1.60–6.08), experiencing depression (OR= 2.89; CI: 1.30–6.43), experiencing sexual assault (OR = 2.77; CI: 1.34–5.71), and being bullied at school (OR = 2.34; CI: 1.12–4.91). Conclusion: Given the findings of this study, it is essential that tailored suicide prevention efforts be established that uniquely address the intersections of race/ethnicity and sexual orientation and how this intersection influences micro, mezzo, and macro factors associated with suicide ideation, planning, and attempt among Latinx LGB adolescents.

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confidence: 99%

Suicide ideation, planning, and attempts: the case of the Latinx LGB youth

Boyas

Villarreal-Otálora

Alvarez-Hernandez

et al. 2019

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“…This was my first time opening up about chronic, highly personal, minority identityrelated stressors in great detail to unfamiliar therapeutic professionals in a formal setting. These stressors included past experiences of homophobic microaggressions (Cyrus, 2017) and painful invalidation by others in my ethnic community upon disclosure, which naturally made the fear of rejection extremely salient. This also evoked the cultural and familial values of "saving face" and not "airing one's dirty laundry" (i.e., discussing "shameful" personal information with others outside of the family; Lim, 2016;Yang & Kleinman, 2008).…”

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Intersectional insights from an MDMA-assisted psychotherapy training trial: An open letter to racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minorities

Ching

2019

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

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The road to the current psychedelic renaissance in research on ±3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) – the active ingredient of the drug Ecstasy – for addressing treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress disorder has been fraught with political and academic bias, as well as cultural stigma among underserved populations, all of which serve as barriers to minority inclusion and participation. In this open letter to ethnic/racial and sexual/gender minorities, the author details intersectional insights from his own experience being administered MDMA legally as part of a therapist training trial for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, in hopes of radically destigmatizing this treatment approach for marginalized populations. Themes covered include: set and setting; cultural pride; LGBTQIA+ pride; acceptance of intersectionality; and patience, perspective, and strength in retrospection. This letter concludes by tasking current investigators of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to emphasize issues of intersecting identities (e.g., in terms of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity) in their research agenda, attempt to improve minority participation in a culturally attuned manner, as well as increase minority stakeholdership in this field.

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“…LGBTQ people of color, are even more likely to be exposed to stigmatization and find themselves affected by minority stress (Cyrus, 2017).…”

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Navigating Cultures: Narratives of Becoming Among Young Refugees in Norway

Schuff

2018

Hu Arenas

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This PhD is a psychological study that explores the lives and experiences of young people growing up crossing cultural categories. I met them through the musical project Kaleidoscope, which is an important context that I describe and analyze. However, this is not an evaluation or a study of Kaleidoscope per se, but an exploration of participants' life worlds and the psychological processes unfolding in participatory and creative communities. The research project has been a collaboration between my main employer Ansgar University College (Departments of Psychology and Intercultural Studies) and the Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ABUP) at Sørlandet Hospital in Kristiansand, while I followed the PhD program in psychology at the University of Oslo. I have had great support along the way, but stand solely responsible for any faults in this work. For clarification; I changed my last name from Schuff to Seip in 2019, between the first and last publications in this project. This means that when I refer to my own work, I will sometimes refer to Schuff (e.g. 2016, 2018, and earlier work) and sometimes to Seip (2020). New name, new stage in lifethe same developing person, still becoming and learning. Acknowledgements I am grateful to everyone who made this learning process possible, and a long road less lonely. First, to all the children and young people I have met in Kaleidoscopethank you! You moved me. Some of you I have met up close, others as part of the community-I have seen you dance, hug and cry, and heard you sing, complain and giggle. I have witnessed you straightening your backs, bravely facing an audience. I have found myself excited and nervous and relieved with you, and often singing and dancing along. Your courage and appetite for life are an inspiration. I hope you dance! I am grateful to all the Kaleidoscope leaders and assistants who have welcomed me, answered questions and made it possible for me to join them during different stages of my research. Thank you, and all the best of luck in co-creating the citizens of tomorrow. To my colleagues at Ansgar University College and all of Ansgarskolenthank you! You are not only colleagues, but also a vital everyday community. I am grateful to librarian and dear friend Birgit Myrene, for all that you are. I want to thank the two main ingroups (departments) that have supported, inspired and sharpened my thinking and passion-Lars Mandelkow, Beate Helmikstøl, Helge Slotten and Linda Fisher-Høyrem (until recently) in the psychology department, and Ingrid Eskilt, Torstein Try and Anne May Abrahamsen in vii intercultural studies. I am grateful to the leaders who have had faith in me and given me the opportunity to pursue this project; former principal Harald Nygaard, current principal Ingunn Folkestad Breistein, and research leader Marie Strand Skånland. Priceless support has also come from the academic gentlemen Reidar Salvesen, Cato Gulaker, Thorkild Bruhn and Øyvind Skjegstad, who make things work. Thanks also go to Martin Jakobsen for the humor and ...

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Multiple minorities as multiply marginalized: Applying the minority stress theory to LGBTQ people of color

Cited by 300 publications

References 22 publications

Suicide ideation, planning, and attempts: the case of the Latinx LGB youth

Suicide ideation, planning, and attempts: the case of the Latinx LGB youth

Intersectional insights from an MDMA-assisted psychotherapy training trial: An open letter to racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minorities

Navigating Cultures: Narratives of Becoming Among Young Refugees in Norway

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