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Kirsch, Alexandra C.; Conley, Colleen S.; Riley, Tracey J. – Journal of College Student Development, 2015
We compared a matched sample of heterosexual and lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) students on 5 psychosocial adjustment composites, longitudinally across the transitional first year of college. Both LGB and heterosexual students experienced a significant increase in psychological distress over the first semester, along with significant decreases…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity, Sexual Orientation
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Peter, Tracey; Taylor, Catherine – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2014
This study examined differences in suicidal behavior between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) and non-LGBTQ university students as well as investigated the importance of risk and protective factors in the prediction of suicidality between these two groups. A total of 1,205 university students participated in the…
Descriptors: Suicide, At Risk Persons, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity
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Lehavot, Keren; Simoni, Jane M. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2011
Objective: We examined the direct and indirect impact of minority stress on mental health and substance use among sexual minority women. Method: A combination of snowball and targeted sampling strategies was used to recruit lesbian and bisexual women (N = 1,381) for a cross-sectional, online survey. Participants (M age = 33.54 years; 74% White)…
Descriptors: Females, Structural Equation Models, Mental Health, Coping
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Gold, Sari D.; Dickstein, Benjamin D.; Marx, Brian P.; Lexington, Jennifer M. – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2009
This study explored the relations among internalized homophobia (IH), experiential avoidance, and psychological symptom severity in a community sample of 72 lesbian sexual assault survivors. Results indicated that IH is associated with both experiential avoidance and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity. In addition, experiential…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Homosexuality, Psychological Patterns
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Szymanski, Dawn M.; Owens, Gina P. – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2008
The purpose of this study was to test tenets of both minority stress and lesbian feminist/sexual identity development theories by examining the potential moderating and mediating roles of individual coping styles (i.e., problem-solving and avoidant coping) in the relationship between internalized heterosexism and lesbian and bisexual (sexual…
Descriptors: Feminism, Females, Problem Solving, Coping
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Brady, Stephen – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2008
Emerging data suggests that as children, gay males have an increased risk for physical and sexual abuse. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a significant subset of children abused by clergy identify as gay as adults. However, we know very little about the impact of clergy-perpetrated sexual abuse in childhood on the development and psychosocial…
Descriptors: Clergy, Sexual Abuse, Children, Homosexuality
Wells, Kristopher – Education Canada, 2008
In order to understand the trend towards resilience and the emergence of "Generation Queer" in Canadian schools, educators need to examine the research that has shaped their understandings of the health and safety needs and experiences of these vulnerable youth. Correspondingly, educators also need to examine the opinions and experiences…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Health Education, Homosexuality, Minority Groups
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Pakenham, Kenneth I; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Coping and social support did not differ according to HIV stage. As predicted, adjustment was related to social support and coping. Contrary to expectation, the relationships between coping and adjustment did not vary as a function of HIV stage. The relationship between adjustment and some elements of social support varied as a function of HIV…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Attitude Measures, Coping, Homosexuality
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McDonell, James R.; And Others – Social Work, 1991
Presents model for assessing psychosocial factors that may influence family members' willingness to care for people with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS): caregiver resources and coping characteristics, degree to which person with AIDS is held accountable, social support, familial obligation/affection, fears of acquiring human…
Descriptors: Accountability, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Coping, Family Caregivers
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Courtenay-Quirk, Cari; Wolitski, Richard J.; Parsons, Jeffrey T.; Gomez, Cynthia A. – AIDS Education and Prevention, 2006
Stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS has existed since the beginning of the epidemic, but little is known about HIV/AIDS stigma within the gay community and how it affects men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV. A better understanding of the effects of stigma on this population is needed to reduce it and its harmful effects. Our study used…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Suicide, Coping, Homosexuality