Heterosexuals’ acceptance predicts the well-being of same-sex attracted young adults beyond ingroup support

Dane, Sharon; MacDonald, Geoffrey

doi:10.1177/0265407509353390

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“…Consistent with the minority stress model (Meyer, 2003), personal support in the form of perceived acceptance from one's immediate social network varies between individual members of the LGB population (Dane & MacDonald, 2009). Consistent with the minority stress model (Meyer, 2003), personal support in the form of perceived acceptance from one's immediate social network varies between individual members of the LGB population (Dane & MacDonald, 2009).…”

Section: Social Support and Mental Healthmentioning

confidence: 92%

“…Perceived emotional support has also been associated with lower levels of depression and anxiety in lesbians (Lehavot & Simoni, 2011) and gay men (Heywood & Lyons, 2016). Importantly, perceived acceptance from the broader (heterosexual) community appears to be an additional predictor of LGB individuals' psychological wellbeing beyond the important support provided by fellow sexual minority members (Dane & MacDonald, 2009).…”

Section: Social Support and Mental Healthmentioning

confidence: 96%

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Minority stress, social support, and the mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual Australians during the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey

Verrelli

White

Harvey

et al. 2019

Australian Psychologist

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Objective The current study examined the relationship between minority stress, social support, and the mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) Australians during the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey. Method A sample of 1,305 Australian LGB adults completed an online survey that measured their frequency of exposure to negative and positive media messages about same‐sex marriage, perceived personal support, and psychological distress during the postal survey. Results More frequent exposure to negative media messages about same‐sex marriage was associated with greater psychological distress. This association, however, was significantly weaker amongst participants who perceived greater personal support for same‐sex marriage from their immediate social network. Alternatively, exposure to positive messages of public support via public and social media was not associated with psychological distress, and did not moderate the association between negative media message exposure and psychological distress. Nonetheless, more frequent exposure to public support was more strongly associated with reduced psychological distress amongst participants who perceived their immediate social network to be less supportive of same‐sex marriage. Conclusions The findings highlight how legislative processes related to the rights of stigmatised, minority populations have the potential to adversely affect their mental health. The findings also highlight the role of personal and public support as protective factors against minority stress. Within the limits of a cross‐sectional study design, these findings have implications for public policy and legislative decision‐making, treating clinicians of LGB clients, and LGB rights and mental health organisations.

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Section: Social Support and Mental Healthmentioning

confidence: 92%

Section: Social Support and Mental Healthmentioning

confidence: 96%

Minority stress, social support, and the mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual Australians during the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey

Verrelli

White

Harvey

et al. 2019

Australian Psychologist

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“…On the contrary, a strong affiliation with one's minority group can enhance psychological well-being by providing a buffer against the adverse effects of a devalued status. Furthermore, acceptance from heterosexual contacts plays an important role in predicting the well-being of sexual minority individuals (Dane, 2005;Dane & MacDonald, 2009). …”

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Motives and Decisions for and Against Having Children Among Nonheterosexuals and the Impact of Experiences of Discrimination, Internalized Stigma, and Social Acceptance

Kleinert¹,

Martin²,

Brähler³

et al. 2013

The Journal of Sex Research

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Same-sex parents are increasingly a topic of public discourse. A growing number of homosexuals openly speak about their desire to have children or are already living together in different family constellations. The current study examined the decisions for or against having children and the motivations behind those decisions among nonheterosexuals living in Germany. A sample of 1,283 nonheterosexuals participated by means of an online survey. As some nonheterosexual individuals do not identify themselves with a male or female gender identity, a third category, "gender different," was generated. Motives for (not) having children, perceptions of social acceptance, experiences of discrimination in relation to one's sexual orientation, and levels of internalized stigma were taken into account regarding their influence on the decision about parenthood. Most respondents (80%) reported that they did not have children. However, among this group, 43% stated that they had decided to have children later in their lives, 24% were undecided, and 11% had already decided against having children. The most important influences on the decision of whether to have children were respondents' age and their desire for emotional stabilization. Negative experiences as a result of sexual orientation and internalized stigma had no impact on the decisions regarding parenthood.

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“…Feeling accepted by one's community, and not only by other sexual minorities, has been associated with enhanced well-being of sexual minorities (Dane & MacDonald, 2009). Consistent with this is the finding that sexual minority students who are able to be open about their sexuality with heterosexual friends report feeling more comfortable in school than those who are not able to be as open (Elze, 2003).…”

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Urban Students’ Attitudes About Sexual Minorities Across Intersections of Sex and Race/Ethnicity: Data From a Longitudinal Study

Gastic

2012

Journal of LGBT Youth

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This study examined the association between having a gay or lesbian friend and urban students' attitudes about sexual minorities. Results indicate that females were more likely than males to express supportive views about gays and lesbians. The contours of these sex differences were distinct by race/ethnicity. Black males and females differed more frequently in their views than did Whites or Latinos. Latino and Latina students expressed consistent views on sexual minorities with one exception: Latinas were nearly twice as likely as Latino males to say that they would remain close to a friend who came out as gay or lesbian.

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Heterosexuals’ acceptance predicts the well-being of same-sex attracted young adults beyond ingroup support

Cited by 19 publications

References 36 publications

Minority stress, social support, and the mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual Australians during the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey

Minority stress, social support, and the mental health of lesbian, gay, and bisexual Australians during the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey

Motives and Decisions for and Against Having Children Among Nonheterosexuals and the Impact of Experiences of Discrimination, Internalized Stigma, and Social Acceptance

Urban Students’ Attitudes About Sexual Minorities Across Intersections of Sex and Race/Ethnicity: Data From a Longitudinal Study

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