Generalized Self-Disclosure Explains Variance in Outness Beyond Internalized Sexual Prejudice Among Young Adults

Maciel, Idalia V.; Barnett, Michael D.

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“…Coming out may serve as a buffer to further alleviate the negative influence of distal minority stressors on proximal minority stressors (e.g., IH) on mental health. Specifically, greater outness is associated with positive outcomes such as greater self-acceptance (Meyer, 2003), better self-reported health (Weisz et al, 2016), as well as the connection to potentially positive social support in the gay community (Griffith & Hebl, 2002); these aspects represent valuable resilience processes and strategies that may counteract the negative impact of IH (Jackson & Mohr, 2016; Maciel & Barnett, 2021). A recent Spanish study demonstrated that compared with the identity concealment young homosexual group, the outness group who experienced perceived stress reported significantly less mental suffering (Dueñas et al, in press).…”

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Childhood Sexual Abuse and Associated Suicidal Ideation and Attempts Among Gay and Bisexual Men in China: A Moderated Mediation Model

Xue

2022

J Interpers Violence

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Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a critical risk factor for suicidal ideation and attempts, especially among gay and bisexual men who experience living as a minority. However, whether internalized homophobia (IH) underlies suicide risk and the role of outness to one’s family in this association warrants investigation to inform preventive interventions. Using a cross-sectional survey of 570 gay and bisexual men in China, we examined the relationship between CSA and suicidality in the Chinese context and tested a moderated mediation model in this relationship. Nearly 65.6% of the participants had experienced suicidal ideation and 36.8% had attempted suicide. Participants with a history of CSA had higher suicidal ideation ( r = 0.33, p < .01) and attempts ( r = 0.48, p < .01). Our bootstrapped mediation analysis showed that IH partially mediated the relationship between CSA and suicidal ideation and attempts. Moreover, outness to one’s family (parents and other family members) strengthened the direct association of CSA and IH, and the indirect relationship between CSA and suicidal ideation and attempts. These findings highlight the significance of identifying risk factors and mechanisms for suicidality among Chinese gay and bisexual men, suggesting the importance of early intervention, especially for those who have experienced CSA, to eliminate their IH and to improve family support for coming out to prevent the onset of suicidal ideation and attempts.

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Childhood Sexual Abuse and Associated Suicidal Ideation and Attempts Among Gay and Bisexual Men in China: A Moderated Mediation Model

Xue

2022

J Interpers Violence

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“…Older people, people living in more progressive societal contexts and those who are not influenced by religious beliefs are more inclined to coming out in general (Charoensap-Kelly et al, 2020 ). Conversely, a lower degree of outness is linked to many external and individual factors of discrimination and preconceptions influencing one’s internalised sexual prejudice (Maciel & Barnett, 2021 ). While psychological well-being, life satisfaction, self-esteem, resilience and positive work attitudes are higher among those who are publicly committed to their sexual identity, higher levels of chronic stress leading to poorer mental and physical health outcomes, as well as productivity loss, absenteeism and negative job outcomes are common among those who conceal it (DeSouza et al, 2017 ; Grabovac & Mustajbegović, 2015 ).…”

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“I Don’t Even Want to Come Out”: the Suppressed Voices of Our Future and Opening the Lid on Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Workplace Discrimination in Europe: a Qualitative Study

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Introduction In Europe, young sexual and gender minority (SGM) people continue to face discrimination in the labour sector despite advances in legislation towards their acceptance and equal treatment. Non-discrimination policy strategies helping SGM individuals are not equally enforced in all contexts, making it difficult for many SGM individuals to disclose their identity, hence undermining their health and well-being. Methods Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2020 and February 2021 with 55 SGM youth (18–27 years) having work experience from Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain and the UK. Results From the analysis, three overarching themes were significant: (1) societal discrimination played a major role in sociocultural factors and policy considerations, (2) workplace discrimination had distinct factors and impacts on SGM individuals and (3) SGM inclusion should use strategies to ensure workplace diversity and equality. Conclusions SGM individuals from contexts of poor acceptance tended to hide their identity in the workplace, while transgender and non-binary individuals were prone to experience force-disclosure and discrimination in all aspects of employment. There is a lack of resolute reaction from policy makers in managing problems faced by SGM people in workplaces. New laws improving the status of SGM people need to be further adopted, staff training should be implemented, and managers are crucial in achieving an inclusive climate in the workplace. Policy Implications It is essential to implement policies on how to effectively handle problems faced by sexual and gender minority people in the workplace.

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Correlates of Disclosure of Virginity Status Among U.S. College Students

2022

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Generalized Self-Disclosure Explains Variance in Outness Beyond Internalized Sexual Prejudice Among Young Adults

Cited by 3 publications

References 45 publications

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Associated Suicidal Ideation and Attempts Among Gay and Bisexual Men in China: A Moderated Mediation Model

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Associated Suicidal Ideation and Attempts Among Gay and Bisexual Men in China: A Moderated Mediation Model

“I Don’t Even Want to Come Out”: the Suppressed Voices of Our Future and Opening the Lid on Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Workplace Discrimination in Europe: a Qualitative Study

Correlates of Disclosure of Virginity Status Among U.S. College Students

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