Citation

Flanders CE, Tarasoff LA, VanKim N. J. Gay Lesbian Ment. Health 2023; 27(4): 483-502.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/19359705.2022.2072036

PMID

38078053

PMCID

PMC10706698

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Sexual minoritized people report worse mental health and are at risk of sexual violence compared to their heterosexual peers.

METHOD: We conducted a survey to explore sexual stigma, sexual violence, and mental health among 326 bi+ and lesbian women and gender minoritized people age 18-25.

RESULTS: Mental health did not differ by sexual identity; sexual stigma and violence were associated with negative mental health symptoms, as were identifying as BIPOC, as trans or nonbinary, or having less formal education.

CONCLUSION: Sexual stigma and violence are related to mental health among young bi+ and lesbian women and gender minoritized people.

Language: en

Keywords

mental health; Sexual violence; bisexual; lesbian; sexual stigma