Romantic Relationship Involvement As a Minority Stress Buffer: Evidence From a National Sample

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian A. Feinstein ◽  
Jessica A. Latack ◽  
Vickie Bhatia ◽  
Joanne Davila ◽  
Nicholas R. Eaton
Keyword(s):  
Minority Stress ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Relationship Involvement ◽  
Stress Buffer

Romantic relationship involvement as a minority stress buffer in gay/lesbian versus bisexual individuals

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian A. Feinstein ◽  
Jessica A. Latack ◽  
Vickie Bhatia ◽  
Joanne Davila ◽  
Nicholas R. Eaton
Keyword(s):  
Minority Stress ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Relationship Involvement ◽  
Stress Buffer

The changing importance of romantic relationship involvement to competence from late childhood to late adolescence

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 727-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Neemann ◽  
Jon Hubbard ◽  
Ann S. Masten
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Late Childhood ◽  
Developmental Task ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Adolescent Problem Behavior ◽  
Romantic Involvement ◽  
Relationship Involvement

AbstractAlthough developmental theorists such as Sullivan (1953) and Havighurst (1972) have suggested that the formation of romantic relationships in adolescence is an important developmental task, researchers of the adolescent “problem behavior syndrome” have documented that early sexual intercourse is related to problems with conduct, academics, and chemical use. In this study multiple measures of competence and romantic relationship involvement were obtained from a normative community sample of children and adolescents. These were used in path analyses to document the concurrent and longitudinal predictions of romantic involvement and competence to examine the concurrent and longitudinal linkages of romantic interest and involvement to four other domains of adaptive behavior. Results suggest that although success in romantic relationships has roots in general peer competence, there may be both deviant and prosocial pathways of initial romantic involvement. Early romantic involvement in late childhood and early to middle adolescence may have negative consequences for academic, job, and conduct domains of competence. Later in adolescence, romantic relationship involvement loses its negative significance, perhaps as it becomes a normative developmental task. Results highlight the need for developmental research on the origins and meaning of romantic relationships, one of the most neglected aspects of peer relationships.

scholarly journals Cigarette Smoking and Minority Stress Across Age Cohorts in a National Sample of Sexual Minorities: Results From the Generations Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allegra R Gordon ◽  
Jessica N Fish ◽  
Wouter J Kiekens ◽  
Marguerita Lightfoot ◽  
David M Frost ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
The United States ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Current Smoking ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Age Cohorts ◽  
Age Cohort

Abstract Background Sexual minority populations in the United States have persistently higher rates of cigarette use than heterosexuals, partially driven by exposure to minority stressors (e.g., discrimination and victimization). Little is known about cigarette use across cohorts of sexual minority adults who came of age in distinctly different sociopolitical environments. Purpose To examine cigarette use and minority stressors across three age cohorts of U.S. sexual minority adults. Methods We used data from the Generations Study, a nationally representative sample (N = 1,500) of White, Black, and Latino/a sexual minority adults in three age cohorts (younger: 18–25 years; middle: 34–41 years; and older: 52–59 years). Survey data were collected from March 2016 to March 2017. We used sex-stratified logistic regression models to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for associations between age cohort, minority stressors (discrimination and victimization), and two indicators of cigarette smoking (lifetime use and current use). Results Prevalence of current cigarette use in each age cohort was high (younger: 20%; middle: 33%; and older: 29%). Relative to the younger cohort, men and women in the middle- and older-age cohorts had significantly higher odds of lifetime and current smoking (e.g., men, current, aOR [95% CI]: middle = 2.47 [1.34, 4.52], older = 2.85 [1.66, 4.93]). Minority stressors were independently associated with higher odds of current smoking; when victimization was included, the magnitude of the association between age cohort and current smoking was diminished but remained significant. Conclusions Smoking cessation interventions must consider the role of minority stress and the unique needs of sexual minority people across the life course.

Digital Dating Abuse Among a National Sample of U.S. Youth

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626051989734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer Hinduja ◽  
Justin W. Patchin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Demographic Differences ◽  
Dating Abuse ◽  
Nationally Representative

Digital dating abuse is a term used to describe physical, sexual, or psychological/emotional violence that occurs between romantic partners through the use of texting, social media, and related online mediums. Survey data were obtained from a nationally representative sample of 2,218 American middle and high school students (12–17 years old) who have been in a romantic relationship. About 28% of students in a relationship in the previous year had been the victim of digital dating abuse. Males were more likely to report having experienced it (32% compared to 24%), though no other demographic differences emerged. Several covariates did emerge as significantly related to experience with digital dating abuse, including depressive symptoms, sexual intercourse, sexting, and being the victim of cyberbullying. Experiencing offline dating abuse was by far the strongest correlate. Implications for prevention and policy within schools and the community are discussed, along with considerations for future research in this important area.

scholarly journals Confirming the Reliability and Validity of the Sexual Minority Adolescent Stress Inventory in a National Sample of Sexual Minority Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy T. Goldbach ◽  
Sheree M. Schrager ◽  
Mary Rose Mamey ◽  
Harmony Rhoades
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
The United States ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Minority Adolescents ◽  
Adolescent Stress ◽  
Stress Inventory ◽  
Minority Adolescent

Objective: Sexual minority adolescents (SMA) experience numerous behavioral health disparities, including depression, anxiety, substance use, non-suicidal self-injury, and suicidality. The primary framework to understand these disparities is minority stress theory, which frames this disproportionate burden as the result of discrimination, violence, and victimization in a homophobic culture. Empirical examinations of minority stress among SMA have been limited by lack of diverse samples or validated measures. This study engaged a national community sample of SMA to confirm reliability and validity of the Sexual Minority Adolescent Stress Inventory (SMASI).Method: A national sample of 2,310 SMA aged 14–17 was recruited in the United States through a hybrid social media and respondent-driven sampling approach. Item response theory and confirmatory factor analysis established the psychometric properties of the SMASI in this sample; minority stress was modeled as a latent variable in several regression models to verify criterion and divergent validity.Results: In this national sample (M age = 15.9; 64% female and 60% White), the factor structure of the SMASI and its 11 subscales was confirmed and shown to be invariant by demographic characteristics. Minority stress as measured by the SMASI was significantly associated with all mental and behavioral health outcomes.Conclusions: This study provides evidence that SMASI is a reliable, valid, and important tool for better understanding minority stress and subsequent health and mental health consequences among SMA.

Romantic Relationships among Immigrant Adolescents

2007 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 344-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalind Berkowitz King ◽  
Kathleen Mullan Harris
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Immigrant Adolescents ◽  
Friendship Group ◽  
Relationship Involvement ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Adolescent Relationship ◽  
Families First

We examine the importance of the family and friendship group as two crucial developmental contexts for adolescent relationship experiences. We focus particularly on immigrant adolescents who make up an increasing proportion of the youth population and who come from cultural contexts with stronger family traditions than native-born adolescents. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, we model the characteristics associated with having romantic relationships and participating in sex-related activities within relationships for immigrant adolescents, children of immigrants and adolescents in native-born families. First generation adolescents are less likely to enter romantic relationships than adolescents in native-born families, but those who do participate engage in similar sex-related activities as native-born youth. This evidence suggests that immigrant youth who enter romantic relationships are selective of the more assimilated to native adolescent norms of heterosexual behavior. The peer group is especially important for immigrant adolescents because it provides opportunities for romantic relationship involvement.

The risk and protective factors associated with depression and anxiety in a national sample of Irish adolescents

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Dooley ◽  
A. Fitzgerald ◽  
N. M. Giollabhui
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
World Survey

ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to examine the risk and protective factors associated with anxiety and depression in a representative sample of Irish adolescents.MethodsData used in this study were drawn from a subset of the My World Survey (MWS). The MWS-Second Level (MWS-SL) subset consists of a randomised sample of 72 schools, with a final sample of 6085 students. Outcome measures were depression and anxiety. Risk and protective factors included measures within the socio-demographic, psychosocial and risk-taking domains.ResultsOne in three adolescents experienced elevated levels of depression and anxiety. Age, gender, maternal education, family composition, parental mental health as well as the experience of racism and bereavement were associated with elevated distress. Psychosocial factors associated with depression and anxiety included optimism, personal competence, life-satisfaction, self-esteem, anger, body dissatisfaction, family competence, maternal and paternal criticism, experiencing the break-up of a romantic relationship, school and peer connectedness as well as the availability of one good adult. Finally, engaging in substance misuse was found to increase the likelihood of anxiety and depression.ConclusionSince factors protecting and putting adolescents at risk of anxiety and depression exist at every level of the adolescent’s ecological system, the study supports a community-based approach to youth mental health.

scholarly journals Early roots of sexual-orientation health disparities: associations between sexual attraction, health and well-being in a national sample of Australian adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (10) ◽  
pp. 954-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Perales ◽  
Alice Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Adolescent Health ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Sexual Attraction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Self Harm

BackgroundResearch documents substantial adolescent health disparities by sexual orientation, but studies are confined to a small number of countries—chiefly the USA. We provide first-time evidence of associations between sexual orientation and adolescent health/well-being in a new country—Australia. We also add to knowledge by examining health/well-being outcomes not previously analysed in national samples, considering adolescents reporting no sexual attractions, and rank-ordering sexual-orientation health disparities by magnitude.MethodsData from an Australian national probability sample of 14/15 years old (Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, n=3318) and regression models adjusted for confounding and for multiple comparisons were used to examine the associations between sexual attraction and 30 outcomes spanning multiple domains of health/well-being—including socio-emotional functioning, health-related quality of life, depressive symptoms, health-related behaviours, social support, self-harm, suicidality, victimisation, self-concept, school belonging and global health/well-being assessments.ResultsLesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning adolescents displayed significantly worse health/well-being than their heterosexual peers in all outcomes (p<0.05). The magnitude of the disparities ranged between 0.13 and 0.75 SD, and was largest in the domains of self-harm, suicidality, peer problems and emotional problems. There were fewer differences between the heterosexual and no-attraction groups. Worse outcomes were observed among both-sex-attracted adolescents compared with same-sex-attracted adolescents, and sexual-minority girls compared with sexual-minority boys.ConclusionsConsistent with the minority stress model and recent international scholarship, sexual-minority status is an important risk factor for poor adolescent health/well-being across domains in Australia. Interventions aimed at addressing sexual-orientation health disparities within Australian adolescent populations are urgently required.

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