Attempted suicide, psychological health and exposure to harassment among Japanese homosexual, bisexual or other men questioning their sexual orientation recruited via the internet

Hidaka, Yoshiki; Operario, Don

doi:10.1136/jech.2005.045336

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“…and "Have you attempted suicide in the past 12 months that resulted in an injury requiring medical attention?" Suicidal attempts were identified using suicide inquiry questions that were created for the particular survey, including the YRBS survey (25,31,33,35,37,39,40,43,(45)(46)(47)(48)51,53), or a part of existing questionnaires or interview scales including YSR, or Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (22,56). Selfharm/injurious behaviors were identified by self-harm/injurious behavior questions that were created for the survey (52), or a part of existing interview scales such as K-SADS-PL (57).…”

Section: Measurement Of Predictors: Bullyingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bullying and suicide. A review

Kim¹,

Leventhal²

2008

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

326

219

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Being a victim or perpetrator of school bullying, the most common type of school violence, has been frequently associated with a broad spectrum of behavioral, emotional, and social problems. Suicide is third leading cause of mortality in children and adolescent in the United States of America and around the world. This paper provides a systematic review of the previous 37 studies conducted in children and adolescents from communities, as well as in special populations that examined the association between bullying experiences and suicide, with an emphasis on the strengths and limitations of the study designs. Despite methodological and other differences and limitations, it is increasingly clear that any participation in bullying increases the risk of suicidal ideations and/or behaviors in a broad spectrum of youth.

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Section: Measurement Of Predictors: Bullyingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bullying and suicide. A review

Kim¹,

Leventhal²

2008

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

326

219

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“…For example, stigma, homophobic abuse, and victimization are forms of social stress reported in MSM samples in Japan [12], [13]. Experience of homophobic stigma has been shown to be related to psychological problems and sexual risk behaviors in MSM populations in other parts of Asia [14]–[17].…”

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Prevalence of Sexual Victimization and Correlates of Forced Sex in Japanese Men Who Have Sex with Men

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Studies of men who have sex with men (MSM) in diverse geographic and cultural contexts have identified health challenges affecting this population. MSM might be particularly vulnerable to sexual victimization and forced sex. The aim of this research study was to examine prevalence of sexual victimization and correlates of forced sex among Japanese MSM. We recruited a sample of 5,731 Japanese MSM who completed an internet-administered survey. Participants reported on history of different types of sexual victimization, unprotected anal sex, other health risk behaviors, exposure to gay-related teasing and bullying, depression, and suicidality. Over one-fifth of the sample (21.4%) reported experiencing at least one form of sexual victimization, and 8.7% reported a history of forced sex. MSM who had ever experienced forced sex were significantly more likely to report experiencing psychological risks (depression OR = 1.55, 95% CI = 1.28–1.89; attempted suicide OR = 2.25, 95% CI = 1.81–2.81; other forms of bullying OR = 1.38, 95% CI = 1.13–1.68) and other behavioral risks (unprotected anal sex OR = 1.56, 95% CI = 1.29–1.90; sex venue attendance OR = 1.27, 95% CI = 1.04–1.54; methamphetamine use OR = 1.57, 95% CI = 1.05–1.36), compared to MSM who had not experienced forced sex. Efforts to develop holistic and integrated health services for Japanese MSM are warranted, particularly related to psychosocial determinants of HIV prevention. However, due to cultural factors that emphasize familial and social relations and that stigmatize same-sex behavior, Japanese MSM might experience challenges to seeking social support and health services. Interventions must be provided in safe and non-judgmental settings where Japanese MSM feel comfortable disclosing their health and social support needs.

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“…Approximately one-quarter of non-heterosexual male informants and 21% of non-heterosexual female informants have attempted suicide, compared with only 5% of heterosexual male informants and 11% of heterosexual females (Hidaka, Honma, & Kimura, 2008). Some studies have also identified increased stigma and discrimination, which could potentially lead to emotional trauma and suicide among gay and bisexual men who come out in Japan (Hidaka & Operario, 2006).…”

Section: Pro-domestic Partnership Positionsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Same-Sex Marriage in Japan

Tamagawa

2015

Journal of GLBT Family Studies

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Despite its apparent gay friendliness, Japanese society has witnessed few public debates or social movements in support of same-sex marriage. It seems that Japanese scholars and activists are only just beginning to advocate the legal protection of homosexual couples. Although Japan has witnessed a few recent developments toward same-sex marriage, an anti-same sex marriage perspective seems to dominate, even among Japanese scholars and activists who are gay and lesbian themselves.In order to understand Japans slow progress toward same-sex marriage, this article examines the legality of same-sex marriage in Japan, Japans apparent lack of the political and historical progress of same-sex marriage in the West, and Japanese societal and cultural features including gay adoption, invisibility and heterosexism at work and in academia. This article also compares the current debates on the legal protection of same-sex couples in Japan and Japanese feminist criticism of the Japanese family, to explain the prevalence of the anti-same sex marriage position. Further, with the notion of familial homophobia by Shulman (2009), the traditional Japanese family is defined as the grounds for homophobia. Lastly, the possibility of legalizing same-sex marriage in Japan is discussed.

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Attempted suicide, psychological health and exposure to harassment among Japanese homosexual, bisexual or other men questioning their sexual orientation recruited via the internet

Abstract: Mental health services and prevention programmes are needed to deal with the psychological consequences of social stigma for Japanese men who are homosexual, bisexual or questioning their sexual orientation.

Cited by 44 publications

References 24 publications

Bullying and suicide. A review

Bullying and suicide. A review

Prevalence of Sexual Victimization and Correlates of Forced Sex in Japanese Men Who Have Sex with Men

Same-Sex Marriage in Japan

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