Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-25-2014
Publication Title
Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health
Volume
18
Issue
4
First Page
346
Last Page
360
Abstract
Previous studies demonstrated the utility of the minority stress model in understanding health disparities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations. Since most research has considered large metropolitan areas, predominantly in coastal regions of the United States, this research focuses on a midwestern state, Nebraska. This study sought to assess the relationships between depressive symptoms experienced by participants (N = 770) and minority stress variables, including experiences with violence, perceptions of discrimination, and respondents’ degree of self-acceptance of their LGBT identity. Regression analysis revealed that after controlling for demographic variables, self-acceptance, and perceived discrimination were correlated with depressive symptoms. These findings have implications for policy makers, public health planners, and health care providers.
Recommended Citation
McCarthy, M.A., Fisher, C.M., Irwin, J.A., Coleman, J.D., & Kneip Pelster, A.D. (2014, September 25). Using the Minority Stress model to Understand Depression in Lesbians, Gay, bisexual, and Transgender Individuals in Nebraska. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 18(4), 346-360. https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2014.908445
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Comments
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health on September 25, 2014, available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/19359705.2014.908445