The Health of Sexual Minorities

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“…Finally, Black queer individuals experience oppression and hate on a collective level due to the pervasive and systemic nature of White supremacy, heterosexism, sexism, homonegativity, and colonialism (Blockett, 2017; Meyer et al, 2008; Smith, 2010). These ideologies are interwoven into the very fabric of our society and are seen in the everyday policies and procedures that negatively impact Black queer people (Blockett, 2017; Meyer & Northridge, 2007, Smith, 2010). Collectively, Black queer people are met with the negative institutional consequences of both White supremacy and heterocentrism at the same time (Meyer & Northridge, 2007; Meyer, 2014; Mosley et al, 2019).…”

Section: A Theoretical Framework To Promote Radical Healing Among Bla...mentioning

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Toward radical healing: A qualitative metasynthesis exploring oppression and liberation among Black queer people.

Mosley¹,

McNeil-Young²,

Bridges³

et al. 2021

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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The revised guidelines for working with sexual minority populations encourage psychologists to recognize and intentionally consider the personal, interpersonal, and institutional stressors and resiliencies in queer individuals and communities (American Psychological Association [APA], 2021). Yet without an understanding of how queer folx describe the experience and impact of identity-based oppression and hate, as well as justice and liberation, psychologists may struggle to apply the guidelines. The qualitative research studies conducted in the decade since the last guidelines (APA, 2012) were released provide a wealth of information about how Black queer people describe oppression and liberation. Thus, the current qualitative metasynthesis provides an analysis of the qualitative studies that focus on Black queer people and their experiences of oppression and hate, as well as justice and liberation (N = 106). Thematic analysis was utilized within the metasynthesis. Four major themes were uncovered: (a) the omnipresence of oppression and hate at the collective level, (b) absence of safety at the relational level, (c) pain and possibilities in the cycle of HIV stigma for Black queer men, and (d) self-acceptance and social support. The findings are discussed in light of extant scholarship, and a discussion and table of implications are provided for psychologists seeking to be accountable to the thematic findings in their practice.

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Section: A Theoretical Framework To Promote Radical Healing Among Bla...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Toward radical healing: A qualitative metasynthesis exploring oppression and liberation among Black queer people.

Mosley¹,

McNeil-Young²,

Bridges³

et al. 2021

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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“…A substantial body of empirical research has been developed over the past half century documenting both physical and mental health disparities between sexual minority populations and heterosexuals (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 2014; Cochran & Mays, 2006; Fredriksen-Goldsen et al, 2014; Herek & Garnets, 2007; King et al, 2008; Matthews & Lee, 2014; Meyer & Northridge, 2007) and between bisexual and monosexual minorities (Conron et al, 2010; Dilley et al, 2010; Fredriksen-Goldsen, Kim, Barkan, Balsam, & Mincer, 2010; Jorm, Korten, Rodgers, Jacomb, & Christensen, 2002). The minority stress model is the most well-established theory explaining the mental health disparities found among sexual minorities (Herek & Garnets, 2007; Meyer, 1995, 2003).…”

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Bisexual well-being: Assessing a model of predictors of psychosocial well-being for bisexual men.

Cooke¹,

Melchert²

2019

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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Experiences of prejudice, discrimination, internalized homonegativity, and poor social support contribute to an increased risk for psychosocial distress among sexual minority individuals (King et al., 2008;Meyer, 2003). While much is known about factors predicting psychosocial distress in LGB populations, less is known about the factors that predict psychosocial well-being among bisexuals. The present study used structural equation modeling to investigate the effect that minority stress processes (e.g., discrimination, internalized homonegativity) have on positive psychosocial health outcomes (e.g., positive affect, meaning in life) in bisexual men. Additionally, the study's model examined how positive sexual identity factors and universal protective factors (e.g., social support and resilience) directly affect the psychosocial well-being of bisexual men and mediate the relationship between minority stress processes and well-being. Results of the study showed that social support and resilience had the largest effect on psychosocial well-being, while holding positive views on various aspects of one's minority sexual identity were not significant predictors of well-being. No mediation effects were observed. Implications of these findings, limitations to the study, and future research directions are discussed. Public Significance StatementThis study found that sexual orientation stigma and viewing one's minority sexual identity positively did not predict well-being in bisexual men, while social support and resilience significantly affected psychological well-being. This suggests social support and resilience may affect the well-being of bisexual men more than seeing one's sexuality positively or experiencing sexual minority stigma.

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“…Although clinicians are increasingly recognizing the need for LGBT affirmative health care (Meyer & Northridge, 2007), their training, experience, attitudes, and competence to do so remains uncertain. In 1986, the American Psychological Association (APA) required graduate programs to develop students’ knowledge and skills in areas of human diversity (APA, 2002).…”

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Training, experience, and attitudes of VA psychologists regarding LGBT issues: Relation to practice and competence.

Johnson¹,

Federman²

2014

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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Determine the (a) training, experience, and attitudes and (b) current practices and self-reported competence of a nationwide sample of Veterans Health Administration clinical psychologists; and (c) whether these vary by region and age. An anonymous online survey was distributed via email link to 2,294 Veterans Administration psychologists that had 52 quantitative questions (categories: demographic, training, experience, current practice, self-reported competence, attitudes/knowledge, and need/interest for training) and yielded 384 respondents. We separated participants into younger and older groups as well as regional groups (more progressive vs. more conservative). Analyses were descriptive, correlational, and tests of mean differences. Overall, psychologists had minimal training in areas of sexual orientation and gender identity and limited experience delivering services to these populations. As a group, older psychologists had less graduate training in issues of sexual orientation and gender identity. Younger psychologists had more LGBT-affirmative attitudes, though less lifetime training. Progressive regions had more LGBT-affirmative attitudes, more sexual orientation training, and were more interested in further training. Training in areas of sexual orientation and gender identity during graduate school correlated significantly with later practice. Self-rated competence was not aligned with levels of training and experience. Additional training is indicated and should be tailored to regional needs. Graduate school/internship may be a training opportunity that has a lifetime practice impact. More research is needed to understand the relationship of self-rated competence to training and experience and how to better align these variables.

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The Health of Sexual Minorities

Cited by 119 publications

References 654 publications

Toward radical healing: A qualitative metasynthesis exploring oppression and liberation among Black queer people.

Toward radical healing: A qualitative metasynthesis exploring oppression and liberation among Black queer people.

Bisexual well-being: Assessing a model of predictors of psychosocial well-being for bisexual men.

Training, experience, and attitudes of VA psychologists regarding LGBT issues: Relation to practice and competence.

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