Social support, discrimination, and Self-Esteem in LGBTQ + high school and Post-Secondary students

Taylor, Kirstie; Coulombe, Simon; Coleman, Thomas F.; Cameron, Ruth; Davis, Charlie; Wilson, Ciann; Woodford, Michael R.; Travers, Robb

doi:10.1080/19361653.2020.1812465

Cited by 11 publications

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“…Another sub-theme was the experience of low self-esteem among individuals identifying as LGBTI+. Most of the participants in the current study underlined that their self-esteem was dented by issues of homophobia and transphobia which is evident in other studies also (Taylor et al 2019 :19). There is however, contrasting findings as a study in Brazil found that high rates of self-esteem in a majority of the participants (Canali et al 2014 :4509).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 71%

Mental health challenges experienced by LGBTI+ community in Gaborone: A phenomenological study

Mangwegape,

Manyedi,

Molato

2023

Health SA Gesondheid

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Background: Mental health challenges have affected the entire global population including individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and others (LGBTI+). There is documented evidence of a high prevalence of mental health challenges among LGBTI+ community across the globe, but in Botswana there is dearth of literature pertaining to the phenomenon of LGBTI+ mental health challenges.Aim: The study was aimed at exploring and describing the mental health challenges experienced by some people identifying as the LGBTI+ community in Gaborone, Botswana.Setting: The study was conducted in Gaborone in Botswana.Methods: The study adopted a qualitative, phenomenological, descriptive design with 15 participants identified through snowball sampling. LEGABIBO, the LGBTI+ advocacy organisation, served as gatekeeper after Health Research and Development Division under the Ministry of Health and Wellness gave the ethical clearance of the study. Data were collected through unstructured telephonic interviews and recorded with a digital voice recorder.Results: The study established that some LGBTI+ individuals experienced mental health challenges like experiences of depression, experiences of gender dysphoria, and loneliness and isolation.Conclusion: It is concluded that individuals identifying as LGBTI+ experience mental health challenges that stem from being stigmatised and discriminated among others.Contribution: The findings of the study provide information that may be used in dealing with mental health issues of individuals identifying as LGBTI+. Furthermore, the findings may inform nursing practice, research and education issues on LGBTI+ as well as influence health policy in addressing the mental health issues of those identifying as LGBTI+.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 71%

Mental health challenges experienced by LGBTI+ community in Gaborone: A phenomenological study

Mangwegape,

Manyedi,

Molato

2023

Health SA Gesondheid

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“…In Hendricks and Testa’s (2012) adaptation of this model for gender minority populations, they noted that among the few studies focused on transgender resilience, social support is identified as a source of strength. However, transgender youth and adults often report having less social support than their cisgender counterparts (Alanko & Lund, 2020; Aparicio-García et al, 2018; Davey et al, 2014), especially familial social support (Factor & Rothblum, 2007; Taylor et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

Growing up in a rural area, social support, and internalized transphobia: Understanding Appalachian transgender mental and physical health.

Mann¹,

Fredrick²,

Wilkins³

2023

Stigma and Health

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Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) people make up a growing percentage of Americans. While research on this community has been increasing steadily over the past decade, rural and Southern TNB experiences are often overlooked. The goal of this study was to examine how growing up in a rural area impacts the physical and mental health of TNB adults. Using a sample of 163 TNB adults living in South Central Appalachia, we used structural equation modeling to examine the relationship between growing up in a rural area and current mental and physical health. Growing up in a rural area was indirectly related to psychological distress through current social support, which was indirectly related to psychological distress through internalized transphobia. Growing up in a rural area was directly related to physical health, and this relationship was partially mediated by current levels of social support. Additionally, psychological distress predicted physical health. Overall, our findings suggest that growing up in a rural area is an important component of understanding mental and physical health for transgender people living in South Central Appalachia. Resources should be allocated to rural communities to increase social support and decrease internalized transphobia for TNB people, especially youth, in these areas.

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“…Studies show that having supportive peers to discuss problems increased the risks of suicidal ideation and attempts for LGBTQ youth, particularly for LGBQ youth who have had been victimized and gender minority youth [17,96]. Generally, social support did not buffer effects of victimization on self-esteem for LGBTQ students [108], questioning the nuances in the efficacy of peer support as a social support system. and school staff were ineffective and inconsistent in supporting LGBTQ students (n articles = 7), and (4) school staff perceived external support as key to ensure coordination of inclusivity for LGBTQ students (n articles = 4).…”

Section: Inconsistencies In the Effectiveness Of Peer Support For Div...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Social support in schools and related outcomes for LGBTQ youth: a scoping review

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Recent research has increasingly focused on positive factors and supports for LGBTQ youth. This scoping review explores existing social support for LGBTQ youth in schools through the Ecological Systems Theory to respond to the following four objectives: (1) define social support systems in schools, (2) identify current research on outcomes for LGBTQ youth, (3) identify barriers to support LGBTQ youth in schools, and (4) identify areas for future research for LGBTQ youth and social support in schools. A systematic search (Arksey and O’Malley in Int J Soc Res Methodol 8(1):19–32, 2005) between 2007 through 2021 resulted in 94 articles. This review gave rise to an organizational framework to consolidate various systems of social support for LGBTQ youth in schools. Social support consisted of seven social support systems (family, curriculum, family, peers, school policies, GSAs and programs, and school climate) that are positively associated with the promotion of positive socioemotional, behavioural, and educational outcomes for LGBTQ youth. Though the literature has been clear surrounding the risks associated with LGBTQ youth, this scoping review provides a positive outlook on LGBTQ youth’s school experiences and how these systems of social support allow for LGBTQ youth to act as active participants to foster a positive school climate and sense of safety.

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Social support, discrimination, and Self-Esteem in LGBTQ + high school and Post-Secondary students

Cited by 11 publications

References 34 publications

Mental health challenges experienced by LGBTI+ community in Gaborone: A phenomenological study

Mental health challenges experienced by LGBTI+ community in Gaborone: A phenomenological study

Growing up in a rural area, social support, and internalized transphobia: Understanding Appalachian transgender mental and physical health.

Social support in schools and related outcomes for LGBTQ youth: a scoping review

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