Socioeconomic Patterns Among Sexual Minorities

Contexts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 64-66
Author(s):  
R Spiker ◽  
Rin Reczek
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Sexual Minorities ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Minority Status ◽  
Identification Methods ◽  
Socioeconomic Diversity ◽  
Socioeconomic Patterns

Previous research has often overlooked socioeconomic diversity among LGB people even though socioeconomic status is deeply intertwined with sexual minority status. Research methods that identify sexual minorities by their relationships do not represent the socioeconomically diverse conditions experienced by LGB people. Better identification methods in survey studies can help create more accurate research and policies that more adequately serve the needs of sexual minority populations and promote equality.

Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Contact with Police in Chicago: Disparities across Sexuality, Race, and Socioeconomic Status

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 328-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah M. Steele ◽  
Megan Collier ◽  
J. E. Sumerau
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Sexual Minorities ◽  
Minority Rights ◽  
Racial Identification ◽  
Representative Data ◽  
Police Contact ◽  
And Bisexual

In this article, we examine intersections of race, sexuality, and socioeconomic status (SES) in people’s experiences with police contact in Chicago. Utilizing representative data concerning police contact as well as sexual and racial identification, we examine variations in police contact for respondents occupying different racial, sexual, and economic social locations. In so doing, we examine the case of an urban area often lauded for progress in sexual minority rights to quantitatively evaluate disparities in the experiences of sexual minorities occupying different racial and sexual positions in society. In conclusion, we draw out implications for (1) developing intersectional analyses of contemporary sexual minority experience; (2) understanding the ways race, sexuality, and SES shape experiences with police contact even in settings deemed more progressive than the broader society; and (3) the ways in which incorporating an analysis of bisexuality into mainstream social science complicates existing assumptions and theories.

scholarly journals Investigating Differential Protective Effects of Marriage on Substance Use by Sexual Identity Status

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Karen Trocki ◽  
Amy Mericle ◽  
Laurie A. Drabble ◽  
Jamie L. Klinger ◽  
Cindy B. Veldhuis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Sexual Minorities ◽  
Marijuana Use ◽  
Identity Status ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Minority Status ◽  
Increased Risk

Background: Research suggests that marriage is protective against substance use. However, few studies have examined whether this protective effect differs for sexual minorities, a population at increased risk for substance use. Using data from four waves of the cross-sectional U.S. National Alcohol Survey (NAS; 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015), we investigated whether the protective effects of marriage varied by sexual identity. Methods: Sex-stratified logistic regression models were used to examine independent and interactive effects of current marital status (being married vs. not) and sexual minority status (lesbian/gay/bisexual vs. heterosexual) on high-intensity drinking, alcohol use disorder, and marijuana use in the past year. Results: Among both women and men, sexual minority status was generally associated with higher odds of these outcomes and marriage was consistently associated with lower odds. Differential effects of marriage by sexual identity with respect to marijuana use were found only among men; marriage was significantly associated with decreased odds of marijuana use among heterosexual men but increased odds among sexual minority men. Conclusions: Marriage may be less consistently protective against hazardous drinking and marijuana use among sexual minorities than heterosexuals. Findings underscore the importance of both quantitative and qualitative studies designed to better understand disparities in substance use across both sexual identity and relationship statuses.

Sexual Assault Victimization: Latinx Identity as a Protective Factor for Sexual Minorities

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052199912
Author(s):  
Amanda K. Gilmore ◽  
Kate Walsh ◽  
Cristina López ◽  
Kennicia Fortson ◽  
Daniel W. Oesterle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Sexual Minorities ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Minority Status ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Minority Participants ◽  
The Impact

Sexual assault victimization is an experience that impacts many college students, and rates differ based on ethnicity and sexual minority status. However, little is known about the impact of the intersectionality of Latinx and sexual minority identities on sexual assault severity among college students. The current study examined past year sexual assault victimization severity based on sexual orientation and Latinx identities among a random sample of college students ( n = 506). Further, factors associated with past year sexual assault victimization severity were examined among sexual minority participants ( n = 170). Among all college students, identifying as a cisgender woman, sexual minority, or having a more severe sexual assault history was associated with higher past year sexual assault victimization severity. Further, among sexual minorities, identifying as Latinx or having fewer drinks per week were associated with less severe past year sexual assault victimization. Although preliminary, this finding suggests a need for future research to examine potential cultural factors associated with Latinx populations that may serve as protective factors for sexual assault victimization among college students.

Cut, Snap

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-136
Author(s):  
Dominic Pecoraro
Keyword(s):  
Queer Theory ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Communication Theory ◽  
Identity Work ◽  
Minority Status ◽  
Interpersonal Interactions ◽  
Queer Identity

Inspired by critical interpersonal communication scholarship and queer autoethnography, this piece depicts interpersonal interactions mute or challenge queer identity. I explore the nexus of interpersonal communication theory, identity work, and queer theory to contextualize coming out and coming into sexual minority status. This piece explores narratives in which the legitimacy of queerness is unaccepted, unassured, and undermined.

Working with Sexual-Minority Individuals

2010 ◽  
pp. 837-868 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Diamond ◽  
Molly R. Butterworth ◽  
Ritch C. Savin-Williams
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Sexual Minorities ◽  
Minority Population ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Psychological Issues ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Oriented Research

The present chapter provides a review of some of the primary psychological issues confronting sexual minorities (i.e., individuals with same-sex attractions and relationships). Our goal is to provide a flexible set of preliminary questions that can be used to help sexual-minority clients to articulate their own idiosyncratic experiences and give voice to their own unique needs. We begin by addressing two of the most common and important clinical issues faced by sexual minorities: generalized “minority stress” and acceptance and validation from the family of origin. We then turn attention to the vast—and vastly underinvestigated—population of individuals with bisexual attractions and behavior, who actually constitute the majority of the sexual-minority population, despite having been systematically excluded from most prior research. We review the increasing body of research suggesting that individuals with bisexual patterns of attraction and behavior actually face greater mental health risks than those with exclusive same-sex attractions and behavior, and we explore potential processes and mechanisms underlying this phenomenon, focusing particular attention on issues of identity development and transition over the life span. We conclude by outlining a number of areas for future clinically oriented research.

Factors associated with the time to transition from suicidal ideation to suicide plans and attempts in the Australian general population

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Matthew Sunderland ◽  
Philip J. Batterham ◽  
Alison L. Calear ◽  
Cath Chapman ◽  
Tim Slade
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Minority Status ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Suicidal Plans ◽  
Drug Use Disorder

Abstract Background Suicide plans and attempts rarely occur without prior suicidal ideation but are hard to predict. Early intervention efforts need to focus on subgroups of the population who are more likely to transition from ideation to suicidal plans and attempts. The current study utilised data from a large nationally representative sample to investigate the time taken to transition and the demographic and mental health correlates of transitioning to suicidal plans and attempts among those with suicidal ideation. Methods Data were from 1237 Australians aged 16–85 years who reported suicidal thoughts at some point in their life. Discrete time survival analysis was used to retrospectively examine the time in years and correlates of transitioning from suicidal ideation to suicide plans and suicide attempt. Results The majority of those who transitioned to suicide plans or attempts typically did so within 2 years of first experiencing suicidal ideation. Several factors were independently associated with increased speed to transition, including alcohol use disorder, drug use disorder, major depressive episode, obsessive compulsive disorder, sexual minority status, and non-urban location. Older age, being male, older age of first ideation and greater family support were associated with a slower transition. Conclusion The current study suggests that pre-existing mental or substance use disorders, particularly drug use disorder, as well as sexual minority status, sex and greater family support play an important role in the transition from suicidal ideation to plans or attempts. These results highlight the potential importance of suicide prevention programs that aim to improve social connectedness.

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