The COVID-19 recession might increase discriminating attitudes toward LGBT people and mental health problems due to minority stress

Mattei, Giorgio; Russo, Tullia; Addabbo, Tindara; Galeazzi, Gian Maria

doi:10.1177/0020764020960770

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“…Although minority stress constructs have not been explicitly examined in relation to the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ individuals, preliminary work suggests there is cause for concern in this domain. Data from Italy suggests that increased pandemic-related unemployment predicts both decreased acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals, and increased acceptability of discrimination towards LGBTQ+ people (Mattei et al, 2020), which is consistent with prior work indicating that economic recessions exacerbate prejudices against minoritized groups (Bianchi et al, 2018;Butz & Yogeeswaran, 2011). Even if these beliefs do not lead to overt discrimination, LGBTQ+ people may be justifiably distressed over the fear of these outcomes, which itself contributes to minority stress (Casey et al, 2019).…”

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Associations with LGBTQ+ mental health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Trieu²,

Seymour³

2021

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created tremendous, and unequal, burdens on mental and physical health throughout the United States. Prior work suggests that LGBTQ+ individuals have experienced disproportionate harms due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but potential mechanisms underlying these disparities remain unclear. In a large (N = 893) sample of U.S. LGBTQ+ adults, we examined four theoretically derived risk factors as potential contributors to depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation during the summer of 2020. Stressors and disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic were common, with over 25% of participants experiencing changes in their living situation, 40% reporting interruptions in health care access, and high levels stress due to social isolation, financial concerns, and increased mental health symptoms. We found that social disconnection, disruptions in health care, financial strain, and efforts to avoid disclosing one’s sexual orientation or gender identity at home were each associated with poorer mental health, with the largest effects evident for identity disclosure avoidance. Transgender and gender diverse adults reported poorer mental health overall, but gender identity did not moderate the effects of other tested risk factors. Results highlight the importance of considering LGBTQ+ mental health in the context of minority-specific stress processes, in addition to more general social determinants of health.

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Section: Minority Stress and Lgbtq+ Mental Healthsupporting

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Associations with LGBTQ+ mental health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Victor¹,

Trieu²,

Seymour³

2021

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“…SMW are also substantially more likely than heterosexual women to report childhood abuse (Hughes, McCabe, Wilsnack, Boyd, & West, 2010;Wilsnack, Kristjanson, Hughes, & Benson, 2012). SMW, especially SMW of color, are at higher risk of experiencing general-life stressors (e.g., under-or unemployment) and are likely to be disproportionately impacted throughout the economic recovery from the pandemic (Gruberg & Madowitz, 2020;Mattei, Russo, Addabbo, & Galeazzi, 2020;O'Neill, 2020a). Specific general life stressors that disproportionately impact SMW include heightened risk of unemployment and financial insecurity (O'Neill, 2020a), housing insecurity (Romero, Goldberg, & Vasquez, 2020), physiological risk (e.g., associated with greater rates of smoking and asthma; O'Neill, 2020b), psychological distress (Kneale & Becares, 2020), increased discrimination, and reduced access to social support (Banerjee & Nair, 2020;Salerno, Williams, & Gattamorta, 2020).…”

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Understanding Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Sexual Minority Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study

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Sexual minority women (SMW; e.g., lesbian, bisexual, queer) are at increased risk for heavy/hazardous drinking and marijuana use, which may be exacerbated by stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate its spread (e.g., sheltering at home). To explore their experiences and perceptions of alcohol and marijuana use in the context of COVID-19, qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with a diverse sample of 16 SMW from a longitudinal study who previously reported being at least moderate drinkers to explore their experiences and perceptions of alcohol and marijuana use during the pandemic. We used descriptive phenomenological analysis to explore data from the interviews. Participants described how their alcohol/marijuana use intersected with the complex and changing context of the pandemic, revealing four themes: 1) losing and creating routine; 2) seeking recreation and relief; 3) connecting, reconnecting, and disconnecting; and 4) monitoring alcohol and marijuana use boundaries. Findings highlight the importance of fostering community supports and possible interventions informed by the experiences of SMW.

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“…Specifically, one in five respondents of that sample reported experiences of discrimination during the pandemic. Evidence from an Italian study shows that the Coronavirus pandemic might exacerbate discrimination of social minorities, including sexual and gender minorities (Mattei et al, 2020). Data from the British LGBT Foundation helpline corroborates this hypothesis.…”

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Sexual and Gender Minorities Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Systematic Review of the Distinctive Psychosocial and Health-related Impact

Bleckmann¹

2021

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Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) constitute vulnerable groups in many countries. Thus, they might be affected to a different extent than heterosexual and cisgender individuals by the Coronavirus pandemic. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the current state of international research on the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on SGM individuals. Following the PRISMA protocol, we synthesized 35 publications including different article formats. Key findings yield that SGM individuals overall suffer to a larger extent from combinations of both minority- and pandemic-specific stressors. Some evidence was contradicting across studies, for example changes in the extent of risk behavior, and minority stress experiences during the pandemic. Although our review distinctively spots on the impact of the pandemic on SGM individuals’ lives, its pathways still remain to be better understood. Moreover, future research should also examine the yet unforeseeable long-term consequences of the pandemic for SGM populations.

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The COVID-19 recession might increase discriminating attitudes toward LGBT people and mental health problems due to minority stress

Cited by 33 publications

References 5 publications

Associations with LGBTQ+ mental health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Associations with LGBTQ+ mental health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Understanding Alcohol and Marijuana Use among Sexual Minority Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study

Sexual and Gender Minorities Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Systematic Review of the Distinctive Psychosocial and Health-related Impact

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