The Impact of Parental Reaction to Sexual Orientation on Depressive Symptoms and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Hispanic Men Who Have Sex with Men

Mitrani, Victoria B.; Santis, Joseph P. De; McCabe, Brian E.; Deleon, Diego A.; Gattamorta, Karina A.; Leblanc, Natalie M.

doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2017.04.004

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“…The coming out experience may have a significant impact on mental health and other outcomes, and these experiences and outcomes may differ by racial/ethnic category . For example, important parts of the coming out process are parental reactions and acceptance or rejection of the child; negative parental reactions to having a child come out have been associated with increases in poor health outcomes like suicide, depression, and risky sex . On the other hand, positive parental reactions to having a child come out have been linked to decreases in poor health outcomes, including suicide, depression, substance abuse, and increased self‐esteem underscoring the importance of capturing the “coming out” element and parental/family acceptance on the YRBS.…”

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Intersectionality and Health Behaviors Among US High School Students: Examining Race/Ethnicity, Sexual Identity, and Sex

Gattamorta

Salerno

Castro

2019

Journal of School Health

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BACKGROUND: Little research exists examining the impact of multiple minority identities, particularly sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and sex on health-risk behaviors like mental health, substance use, violence, and sexual risk among high school students in the United States. In this study, we use a nationally representative dataset to examine differences between non-Hispanic white heterosexuals (HSs) and non-Hispanic white sexual minority, black HS, black sexual minority, Hispanic HS, and Hispanic sexual minority students. METHODS:Data from the 2015 wave of the Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System were used in this study. Chi-square and hierarchical logistic regression models examined differences between the groups on outcomes including: (1) mental health and suicide, (2) alcohol, tobacco, and illicit substances, (3) sexual risk and protective factors, and (4) school and physical and/or sexual violence. RESULTS:Whereas sexual minority youth (SMY) generally demonstrate poorer health outcomes compared to HSs, SMY who are also racial/ethnic minorities often have even poorer health outcomes, particularly relating to substance use, sexual risk behaviors, physical/sexual violence, and suicide. CONCLUSIONS:The need for culturally tailored education and school-based interventions that consider intersections between race/ethnicity, sexual identity, and biological sex are warranted to address health disparities related to mental health and suicide, substance use, sexual risk, and violence.Citation: Gattamorta KA, Salerno JP, Castro AJ. Intersectionality and health behaviors among US high school students: examining race/ethnicity, sexual identity, and sex.

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Intersectionality and Health Behaviors Among US High School Students: Examining Race/Ethnicity, Sexual Identity, and Sex

Gattamorta

Salerno

Castro

2019

Journal of School Health

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“…All of the families interviewed ultimately accepted their child and, as a result, do not reflect the views of parents who continue to struggle with acceptance and/or reject their child. Considering that existing literature indicates that negative parental reactions to having a child come out as a sexual minority have been linked to poor health outcomes (D'Augelli, 2002;D'Augelli, Hershberger, & Pilkington, 2001;Padilla, Crisp, & Rew, 2010;Ryan, et al, 2009), including depression among Hispanics (Mitrani et al, 2017), it is important to continue to study Hispanic parent/child relationships and the coming out process in less ideal situations. Additionally, recent literature indicates that even decades after disclosure, negative parental feelings toward a Hispanic child's sexual orientation may reemerge or persist (Mitrani et al, 2017), which stresses the need to examine these feelings and their effects on the parents and children across time.…”

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Hispanic Parental Experiences of Learning a Child Identifies as a Sexual Minority

Gattamorta

Salerno

Quidley-Rodriguez

2019

Journal of GLBT Family Studies

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Sexual minority youth (SMY) who do not feel loved and supported by their families face greater challenges and often experience various health disparities. The coming-out process is often difficult for all SMY and their families. While there is limited research on the impact of sexual orientation disclosure on families, there is even less that focuses exclusively on Hispanic families. This qualitative study explores the impact on a sample of Hispanic parents of having a child come out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual. The results demonstrate that while coming out is often challenging for SMY and their families, these challenges may be exacerbated for Hispanics due to cultural factors that contribute to children living at home longer and negative reactions to being gay. Parental reactions, impacts of disclosure on the family, and the impact of cultural factors are discussed. This study helps illuminate how cultural factors influence the coming out experience of Hispanic parents. These findings are important for understanding the experiences of these families in order to provide culturally appropriate resources for families navigating the coming out process.

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“…It is generally agreed that disclosing sexual orientation to others is beneficial for gay men and their relationships, but most parents tend to react with shock, disappointment and shame [47]. Disclosure of sexual orientation is most likely to result in a family crisis and create rifts between family members [48]. We did not find whether open sexual orientation or keep it confidential was associated with IS, but those who wholly open their sexual orientation felt less loneliness than those who keep it confidential.…”

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Interpersonal Sensitivity and Loneliness among Chinese Gay Men: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Jiang

Hou

Chen

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To understand the current status of, and factors related to interpersonal sensitivity (IS) and loneliness among Chinese gay men. The Chinese version SCL-90-R was used to evaluate the status of IS, and the short-form UCLA Loneliness scale (ULS-8) was used for assessing loneliness level. Associations between demographics and IS were examined by chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regress analysis. Linear regression was used to assess the correlations between demographic factors and IS and loneliness. Dating practices and venues were summarized by multiple responses. Gay men who screened positive IS was identified in 36%. Age (OR25–29 = 8.731, 95% CI 2.296 to 33.139), education level (ORcollege = 0.037, 95% CI 0.046 to 0.911), being the only-child at home (ORyes = 4.733, 95% CI 2.293 to 9.733), monthly income (OR>7000 = 0.228, 95% CI 0.055 to 0.944), numbers of current sexual partners (OR1 = 0.285, 95% CI 0.129 to 0.629; OR2 = 0.109 95% CI 0.027 to 0.431) were related to IS. IS was also associated with a higher score of ULS-8 (β = 6.903, p < 0.001). Other variables associated with the score of ULS-8 included: living in a non-nuclear family (β = 0.998, p = 0.020), being a college student (β = −1.556, p = 0.044), having a higher monthly income (β for 3000–5000 yuan = −1.177, p = 0.045; β for over 7000 yuan = −2.207, p = 0.002), having sexual partners (all β < 1, p < 0.001), being the only-child (β = 1.393, p = 0.005). Nearly half of the sample (46.78%) reported that they looked for dating partners on the Internet or dating apps. IS and loneliness are positively correlated. Our study suggests that more humanistic care and social support should be given to Chinese gay men.

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The Impact of Parental Reaction to Sexual Orientation on Depressive Symptoms and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Hispanic Men Who Have Sex with Men

Cited by 45 publications

References 53 publications

Intersectionality and Health Behaviors Among US High School Students: Examining Race/Ethnicity, Sexual Identity, and Sex

Intersectionality and Health Behaviors Among US High School Students: Examining Race/Ethnicity, Sexual Identity, and Sex

Hispanic Parental Experiences of Learning a Child Identifies as a Sexual Minority

Interpersonal Sensitivity and Loneliness among Chinese Gay Men: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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