Self-reported sexual orientation, relationships pattern, social connectedness, disclosure, and self-esteem in Indian men who use online gay dating website

Soohinda, Geeta; Singh, Jaggi Prabhleen; Sampath, Harshavardhan; Dutta, Sanjiba

doi:10.5958/2394-2061.2019.00010.7

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“…66 40% gay and bisexual (GB) men reported satisfaction with their current intimate partner relationships. 65 The average duration of relationships was less than 6 months to a year for gay men, less than 6 months for most bisexual respondents, and more than 30 months for lesbian respondents. 66 A study found that more gay than bisexual or heterosexual individuals admitted to internet cheating, with more men than women reporting the same; social isolation, psychological distress, and external influence were reported to be the underlying reasons.…”

Section: Intimate Partner Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Some studies explored how many LGBTQIA+ individuals were out and their experiences after this disclosure. 37,[65][66] The average age of coming out of the closet for MSM was reported to be 19.71 years. 36,65 In one study, 47% reported mixed coming out experiences and 38% reported positive ones.…”

Section: Disclosure and Coming Outmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…37,[65][66] The average age of coming out of the closet for MSM was reported to be 19.71 years. 36,65 In one study, 47% reported mixed coming out experiences and 38% reported positive ones. 65 Two studies noted that bisexually identified men were less likely to be out as compared to gay men, and many of them passed as heterosexual.…”

Section: Disclosure and Coming Outmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…67 For many LGB individuals, heterosexual marriages were seen as compulsory, and living within and outside this heterosexual script was seen as a significant challenge. 54,[64][65]67 Numbers of LGB individuals in heterosexual marriages ranged from 20% to 75% and were higher for bisexual individuals. [65][66][67] One study compared sexual experiences of MSM who were in heterosexual marriages and those who were not.…”

Section: Intimate Partner Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…75 Among Indian men who use a gay dating website, selfesteem scores were significantly lower in subjects who were in the closet and those who had negative coming out experiences, and there was no association between the age of coming out and self-esteem scores. 65 In one study, transgender individuals were found to show a medium self-esteem level. 76 In a longitudinal study comparing self-esteem and Global Sexual Satisfaction Index scores of transgender individuals pre-and postgender reassignment surgeries, it was found that both sets of scores increased significantly postsurgeries.…”

Section: Factors Related To Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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What Do We Know About LGBTQIA+ Mental Health in India? A Review of Research From 2009 to 2019

Wandrekar¹,

Nigudkar²

2020

Journal of Psychosexual Health

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Background: The period from 2009 to 2019 has seen a lot of conversation about issues of LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/ questioning, intersex, asexual, and others) individuals in India, but they continue to be a group showing poor health equity. Objective: This descriptive content review attempted to explore 5 questions: what is the nature of existing research on mental health of LGBTQIA+ individuals, what are the pathways that contribute to mental health issues, whether the existing health facilities mitigate or facilitate these pathways, what are the interventions proposed for this group, and what are the gaps in research that can be addressed in the next decade. Method: “Mental health aspects” were described as variables relevant to understanding individuals’ cognitions, emotions, and behavior. We searched for literature in online journal databases, in archives of the most prominent journals, on websites of prominent LGBTQIA+ organizations, and through cross-referencing of papers obtained. The data were abstracted and coded into themes and subthemes. We found 22 reviews and reports, 4 viewpoints and comments, 7 editorials, 1 conference proceeding, and 60 original articles. Conclusions: Prevalence studies reveal that LGBTQIA+ individuals were found to show high rates of mental health concerns, and that the adapted minority stress model may be a crucial pathway for the same. Lived experiences, factors related to mental well-being, and societal attitudes have also been studied. Intervention studies are relatively fewer, and certain subgroups of LGBTQIA+ identities are less represented in research. Gaps in research were identified and recommendations for research in the coming decade were proposed.

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Section: Intimate Partner Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Disclosure and Coming Outmentioning

confidence: 99%