Sexual orientation microaggressions and posttraumatic stress

Robinson, Jennifer L.; Rubin, Linda S.

doi:10.1037/e564212014-001

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“…This study found that perceived discrimination across a variety of identity categories (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation) was related to symptoms of psychopathology and emotional distress, as well as markers of poor physical health. Moreover, a recent study by Robinson (2014) measured more covert forms of microaggression (rather than overt discrimination) and found a robust relationship between sexual orientation microaggressions and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. Finally, a recent LGB-specific study found that simple exposure to the phrase “That's so gay” used in a derogatory fashion increased feelings of isolation in LGB college students (Woodford, Howell, Silverschanz, & Yu, 2012).…”

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Validation of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory in Two Diverse Samples of LGBTQ Youth

Swann

Minshew²,

Newcomb³

et al. 2016

Arch Sex Behav

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Critical race theory asserts that microaggressions, or low-level, covert acts of aggression, are commonplace in the lives of people of color. These theorists also assert a taxonomy of microaggressions, which includes “microassaults,” “microinsults,” and “microinvalidations.” The theory of microaggressions has been adopted by researchers of LGBTQ communities. This study investigated the three-factor taxonomy as it relates to a diverse sample of LGBTQ youth using the newly developed Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory (SOMI). Exploratory factor analysis was used to determine the number of factors that exist in SOMI in a sample of 206 LGBTQ-identifying youth. Follow up confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) were conducted in order to compare single factor, unrestricted four factor, second order, and bi-factor models in a separate sample of 363 young men who have sex with men. The best fitting model was used to predict victimization, depressive symptoms, and depression diagnosis in order to test validity. The best fitting model was a bi-factor model utilizing 19 of the original 26 items with a general factor and four specific factors representing anti-gay attitudes (“microinsults”), denial of homosexuality, heterosexism (“microinvalidations”), and societal disapproval (“microassaults”). Reliability analyses found that the majority of reliable variance was accounted for by the general factor. The general factor was a significant predictor of victimization and depressive symptoms, as well as unrelated to social desirability, suggesting convergent, criterion-related, and discriminant validity. SOMI emerged as a scale with evidence of validity for assessing exposure to microaggressions in a diverse sample of LGBTQ youth.

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Validation of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory in Two Diverse Samples of LGBTQ Youth

Swann

Minshew²,

Newcomb³

et al. 2016

Arch Sex Behav

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“…Given that sexual orientation microaggression has negative impacts on mental health among LGB individuals [5,[8][9][10], governments are urged to develop intervention programs for reducing microaggression induced by individuals' views on sexual orientation. However, compared with anti-LGB bullying prevention, anti-LGB microaggression prevention has only just started.…”

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“…Research has shown that among LGB individuals, the experience of microaggression increases the risks of mental health problems such as depression [5], anxiety [5,8], and posttraumatic stress symptoms [9], as well as being associated with low self-acceptance and self-esteem [8,10], and negative feelings toward sexual identity [10]. The experience of microaggression has also been found to predict non-response to psychotherapy among LGB individuals [11].…”

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Measurement Invariance of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory across LGB Males and Females in Taiwan: Bifactor Structure Fits the Best

Hsieh

Chen

Lin

et al. 2021

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The present study examined the factor structure and concurrent validity of the traditional Chinese version of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory (SOMI) among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals in Taiwan. In total, 1000 self-identified LGB individuals completed the SOMI, HIV and Homosexuality Related Stigma Scale (HHRSS), and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ). Different factor structures (including one-factor, four-factor, bifactor, and higher-order factor structures) were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. The bifactor structure significantly outperformed all others on the SOMI. The bifactor structure with one general factor and four trait factors was found to be measurement invariant across biological sex with satisfactory fit indices. The SOMI general factor was significantly associated with HHRSS-Homosexuality score and AAQ score. The findings indicate that the SOMI is a psychometrically sound instrument for Taiwan sexual minority groups. More specifically, SOMI can be used to accurately assess microaggression among LGB individuals. The measure on microaggression may also provide insights for healthcare providers about LGB individuals’ sexuality-related stigma. Moreover, healthcare providers and relevant stakeholders can use the SOMI to understand how LGB individuals perceive and feel microaggression.

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“…was associated with feelings of isolation and physical health symptoms such as headaches and poor appetite (Woodford, Howell, Silverschanz & Yu, 2012). Another recent study showed that microaggressive experiences were linked with posttraumatic symptoms in LGB participants, indicating that the strong sense of helplessness created by systemic discrimination may be categorized as trauma (Robinson, 2014).…”

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Where There's Smoke, There's Fire: Error Management Theory as a Framework for the Perception of Heterosexist Microaggressions

Moroz¹,

Campbell²

2018

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Microaggressions are subtle behaviours that communicate messages of hostility to members of stigmatized groups based on their identity. The current work assess the perception of microaggressions through the lens of Error Management Theory, framing microaggressions as potential warning signs for stigmatized groups. Heterosexual and sexual minority participants were exposed to descriptions of “ambiguous” situations in which classic heterosexist microaggressions were enacted, and asked to report on how this behaviour affected them. Results showed that sexual minority participants interpreted these behaviours quite differently than heterosexual participants; they reported more negative feelings in response to the situation and indicated that the situation had impacted them more significantly. Further, they were more likely to identify the behaviour as being discriminatory. These effects were not moderated by past experiences with discrimination. These results, consistent with Error Management Theory, suggest that sexual minorities may be more sensitive to microaggressive scenarios as a means of mitigating risk.

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Sexual orientation microaggressions and posttraumatic stress

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Validation of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory in Two Diverse Samples of LGBTQ Youth

Validation of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory in Two Diverse Samples of LGBTQ Youth

Measurement Invariance of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory across LGB Males and Females in Taiwan: Bifactor Structure Fits the Best

Where There's Smoke, There's Fire: Error Management Theory as a Framework for the Perception of Heterosexist Microaggressions

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