Michael E Newcomb
Biographic Data
| ID | 110968 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michael E Newcomb |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michael E |
| FAMILY NAME | Newcomb |
| SIGNATURE | NEWCOMB M E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Northwestern University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8431-2946 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 104 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 402 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 104 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 11 |
Heterogeneity in sexual identity development among young sexual minority cisgender women
Timing of sexual identity development has implications for victimization and health. Prior studies have primarily focused on men's same-gender attractions/experiences, and less is known about sexual minority, especially bisexual, women. The current study explored patterns of sexual identity development among 402 young sexual minority cisgender women and examined associations with outness, victimization, and depression. Latent class analysis ident…
Beliefs About Toxic Interactions Between Alcohol and PrEP Predict Less Initiation and More Discontinuation
Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) have high HIV incidence but suboptimal PrEP coverage, so it’s critical we identify barriers to PrEP uptake and persistence. Among people living with HIV, research indicates that medication adherence is lower among people who believe that alcohol and HIV medications interact to produce toxic effects. Rates of hazardous drinking are elevated among YMSM, suggesting such beliefs may be common. The goal of these …
Racial differences in mental health among sexual and gender minority individuals
Despite facing more stressors due to racism and structural inequities, racial minority Americans report less depression and anxiety than White Americans, perhaps reflecting greater resilience. We explored whether this racial paradox is also present among sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, who, regardless of race, are at risk for mental health issues due to stigma against their SGM identity. We also tested whether group differences in m…
Intimate Partner Violence Predicts Alcohol and Substance Use Among Young Sexual and Gender Minorities Assigned Male at Birth
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue in sexual and gender minority people assigned male at birth (SGM-AMAB), with rates at or above those of cisgender women. However, there is little research on how IPV exposure may impact alcohol and drug use (DU) in this population, impeding holistic intervention development. This study investigated whether experiences of IPV lead to higher rates of substance use over tim…
Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and HIV Risk-Related Behaviors among Young Sexual and Gender Minorities Assigned Male at Birth
Alcohol and cannabis use in relation to daily marginalization in transgender individuals
As part of a larger study on minority stress with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) participants, this daily diary study explored associations between daily marginalization and gender non-affirmation with alcohol and cannabis use, as well as general and TGD-specific coping motives for use. We examined the mediating effects of general (e.g., rumination) and identity-specific (e.g., internalized stigma) processes that may help explain how stigma…
Contexts and motives of intimate partner violence among sexual and gender minority young adults assigned female at birth
Intimate partner violence (IPV), including physical violence, psychological aggression, and coercive control, is highly prevalent among sexual and gender minority young adults assigned female at birth (SGM-AFAB). However, we know little about the contexts in which IPV occurs (e.g., overall tenor of the relationship in which IPV occurred, immediate precursors to IPV incidents) or the motives behind acts of IPV. Aiming to address these gaps in the …
Factors Associated with Medical Mistrust Among Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults
Reducing general experiences of victimization, increasing family support, and considering intersectional structural stigma can help address MM among these groups
Covid Stress and Mental Health Among Sexually Diverse Couples
Our study suggests that reliance on one's romantic partner may be key to incorporate in future public health messaging yet may not be as beneficially impactful for all groups (e.g., people identifying as plurisexuals)
An empirical test of the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model of willingness and intention to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among adolescent men who have sex with men
BACKGROUND: Adolescent men who have sex with men (AMSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV, yet uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among AMSM is low. Theory-based research is needed to increase PrEP adoption for HIV prevention among AMSM. PURPOSE: Using the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model, we aimed to (1) examine information, motivation, and behavioral skills as determinants of willingness and intention to use …
Explaining Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Sars-CoV-2-Related Outcomes
Relationship risk factors for intimate partner violence among sexual and gender minorities
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is alarmingly prevalent among sexual and gender minority youth assigned female at birth (SGM‐AFAB), making it important to identify risk factors that can be targeted in prevention efforts for this population. Although several relationship‐level risk factors for IPV have been identified in different‐sex couples, research on SGM‐AFAB is sparse and predominantly cross‐sectional. The present study used seven waves of d…
Dyadic Moderators of the Minority Stress-HIV Risk Association in Male Couples
Positive affect is associated with well-being among sexual and gender minorities and couples
Positive affect (PA) is a key determinant of well-being among sexual and gender minorities (SGMs). Despite a well-formed literature on PA's beneficial impact in other contexts (e.g., HIV care) among SGMs, little work has examined PA's interrelations with mental and relational well-being among partnered SGMs. We examined the normative trajectory of PA among partnered SGMs assigned male at birth (SGM-AMABs; N = 155) embedded in a longitudinal cohor…
Prospective effects of resilience on mental health among sexual and gender minority young people
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals who are assigned-female-at-birth (i.e., sexual minority women, transgender men, and gender diverse individuals [SMWTGD]) experience an increased risk for negative mental health outcomes due to minority stress related to their minoritized identity. One proposed protective factor against negative mental health outcomes is resilience, which is one's ability to effectively achieve positive outcomes followi…
Singlehood-mental health associations in sexual and gender minority youth assigned female at birth
This longitudinal study examined the relationships between multiple dimensions of singlehood and mental health, along with their moderators, in a diverse cohort of sexual and gender minority youth assigned female at birth ( N = 205, Mage = 19.5; 39% 90% at all visits). Singlehood dimensions included single status, length of singlehood, and transitions into and out of singlehood at each visit, as well as proportion of singlehood periods across all…
Relationship quality, Covid stress, and mental health in sexual and gender minority young adults
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, particularly those assigned female at birth (AFAB), have shown poor mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This issue highlights the importance of identifying factors that may promote SGM-AFAB mental health during the pandemic and protect SGM-AFAB individuals against the negative psychological effects of COVID-related stress. Grounded in previous research and theory suggesting that high …
Effectiveness of the SMART Sex Ed program among 13–18 year old English and Spanish speaking adolescent men who have sex with men
Recruiting and retaining sexual and gender minority couples in intervention research
Relationship interventions, including healthy relationship education, couple therapy, and dyadic approaches to treating mental and physical health issues, hold promise for promoting relationship and individual health among sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations. Because SGM couples live within a context of societal stigma against their minority identities and relationships, they are likely to be best served by targeted, culturally sensitive…
Young Sexual Minority Males’ Perceptions and Experiences of Sexual Healthcare in Urban and Rural Areas
Minority stress and intimate partner aggression among male same‐sex couples
Intimate partner aggression (IPA) is high among gay, bisexual, queer, and other sexual minority men (SMM), and is strongly linked to minority stress. These links might be further magnified or buffered by communication between partners (i.e., negative and positive communication, respectively). The present study investigated associations of minority stress and IPA, and the moderating role of positive/negative communication, among male couples ( N =…
Intersectional stigma and mental health
Heterosexism from other POC may put SGM POC at higher exposure for negative mental health outcomes and reduce the mental health benefits of a stronger connection to the SGM community. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)
Substance Use and Relationship Functioning Among Young Male Couples
Stress and Depression Are Associated with Sexual Function and Satisfaction in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Intersectional Minority Stress and Intimate Partner Violence
Mental Health of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths
Research suggests that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth are at increased risk for both victimization and internalizing mental health problems, but limited research has studied their association or factors that increase resilience. The sample included 425 LGBs between the ages of 16 and 24 year. The majority had disclosed their sexual orientation to family or friends (98%) and 97% had someone in their lives who was accepting. Racial/ethnic m…
Young adult gay and bisexual men’s stigma experiences and mental health
This study investigated longitudinal trajectories of stigma (i.e., enacted, anticipated, internalized, concealed); stress-sensitive mental health disorder symptoms (i.e., depression, social anxiety); and their associations across 8 annual assessments in a sample of 128 young gay and bisexual U.S. university students. All forms of stigma significantly decreased over time, while depressive symptoms remained stable and social anxiety symptoms signif…
Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Individuals
Gay and Bisexual Men's Use of the Internet
We document the historical and cultural shifts in how gay and bisexual men have used the Internet for sexuality between the 1990s and 2013-including shifting technology as well as research methods to study gay and bisexual men online. Gay and bisexual men have rapidly taken to using the Internet for sexual purposes: for health information seeking, finding sex partners, dating, cybersex, and pornography. Men have adapted to the ever-evolving techn…
The Effects of Sexual Partnership and Relationship Characteristics on Three Sexual Risk Variables in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Moderators of the Relationship Between Internalized Homophobia and Risky Sexual Behavior in Men Who Have Sex with Men
Research on internalized homophobia (IH) has consistently linked it to both mental and physical health outcomes, while research on its relationships with other variables has been inconsistent. Some research and theory support the association between IH and risky sexual behavior, but much of this research has been plagued by methodological issues, varying measures, and has produced inconsistent findings. Coming to a better understanding of the uti…
Intimate Partner Violence Experiences of Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents and Young Adults Assigned Female at Birth
Sexual and gender minority youth, especially those assigned female at birth, are at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) due to minority stressors. With a sample of 352 sexual and gender minority youth assigned female at birth (age 16-32), we aimed to describe IPV in this population, including the prevalence, directionality, frequency, co-occurrence, and demographic correlates of various IPV types. Rates of past-6-month IPV were high, with vi…
Gender variations, generational effects, and mental health of transgender people in relation to timing and status of gender identity milestones
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people commonly report the following gender identity milestones: feeling different about their gender than expectations for their sex assigned at birth, identifying as TGD, living in their affirmed gender, and, for some, accessing gender-affirming medical care. We explored the average ages of reaching these milestones and variations across gender groups and generational cohorts. We also examined how gender gro…
Effects of sexual/gender minority- and race-based enacted stigma on mental health and substance use in female assigned at birth sexual minority youth
Racially diverse FAB SGM are at unique risk of experiencing multiple forms of discrimination and aggression based on their minority identities that each contribute negatively to their wellbeing. Consideration of the multiple forms of enacted stigma they face is necessary for understanding health disparities in these populations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
Intersectional minority stress and identity conflict among sexual and gender minority people of color assigned female at birth
Objective: Sexual and gender minority people of color (SGM-POC) experience intersectional forms of minority stress, including heterosexism within racial/ethnic minority communities, which can contribute to feelings of conflict between SGM and racial/ethnic identities. Internalized stigma may be a consequence of sexual orientation-based discrimination but has not been tested as a mechanism linking intersectional minority stress to identity conflic…
I Have No Idea What’s Going On Out There
Internalized Homophobia and Perceived Stigma
Methods for the Design and Analysis of Relationship and Partner Effects on Sexual Health
Romantic involvement and mental health in sexual and gender minority emerging adults assigned female at birth
We examined whether romantic relationship involvement, a well-established protective factor against mental health problems among heterosexual adults, is also protective for sexual and gender minority emerging adults assigned female at birth (SGM-AFAB), a group at high risk for mental health issues. Using cross-sectional data from a community sample of 222 SGM-AFAB ages 18-20 years, we assessed associations between current relationship involvement…
The Impact of Victimization and Neuroticism on Mental Health in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Racial Differences in Illicit Drug Use in a Sample of US High School Students
Objectives. We evaluated drug use differences between sexual minority and heterosexual students, including interactions with gender and race/ethnicity. Methods. We used 2005 and 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data pooled from Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Delaware; Maine; Massachusetts; New York City, New York; Rhode Island; and Vermont to evaluate drug use (marijuana, cocaine, inhalants, heroin, methamphetamine, and MDMA [Ecstasy]) …
Validation of the Sexual Orientation Microaggression Inventory in Two Diverse Samples of LGBTQ Youth
Sexual Orientation Disparities in Adolescent Cigarette Smoking
Objectives. We examined sexual orientation differences in adolescent smoking and intersections with race/ethnicity, gender, and age. Methods. We pooled Youth Risk Behavior Survey data collected in 2005 and 2007 from 14 jurisdictions; the analytic sample comprised observations from 13 of those jurisdictions (n = 64 397). We compared smoking behaviors of sexual minorities and heterosexuals on 2 dimensions of sexual orientation: identity (heterosexu…
Partner Gender and Binegativity Uniquely Impact Relationship Quality among Bisexual Men
Romantic relationships both buffer and exacerbate adverse health outcomes among bisexual individuals, so understanding determinants of their functioning may be key to correcting health inequities affecting this population. Binegativity (i.e., prejudiced attitudes about bisexuality) expressed from one's intimate partner has the potential to be uniquely impactful for bisexuals, but it is presently unknown how this experience might impact the qualit…
Bisexual Men’s Experiences with Discrimination, Internalized Binegativity, and Identity Affirmation
Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Influences on Sexual Satisfaction in Young Male Couples
Very little research has examined sexual satisfaction in young gay, bisexual, queer, and other men who have sex with men (YMSM). Sexual satisfaction has important implications for individual wellbeing and is a central component of romantic relationship functioning and satisfaction. In order to fill this gap, this study examined interpersonal and intrapersonal factors associated with sexual satisfaction in a large sample of young male couples. Dat…
Gay and Bisexual Adolescent Boys’ Perspectives on Parent–Adolescent Relationships and Parenting Practices Related to Teen Sex and Dating
Envisioning an America Without Sexual Orientation Inequities in Adolescent Health
This article explicates a vision for social change throughout multiple levels of society necessary to eliminate sexual orientation health disparities in youths. We utilized the framework of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory of development, a multisystemic model of development that considers direct and indirect influences of multiple levels of the environment. Within this multisystem model we discuss societal and political influences, educational…
Improving the Health of Cisgender Men Who Identify as Bisexual
Trajectories of Internalized Heterosexism among Young Men Who have Sex with Men
Internalized homophobia and internalizing mental health problems
Sensation Seeking Moderates the Effects of Alcohol and Drug Use Prior to Sex on Sexual Risk in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
The Importance of Measuring Internalized Homophobia/Homonegativity
Relationship characteristics and sexual risk-taking in young men who have sex with men.
OBJECTIVE: Young men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly young men of color, are experiencing the largest increase in HIV incidence of any risk group in the United States Epidemiological research suggests that the majority of transmissions among MSM are occurring in the context of primary partnerships, but little research has been done on the processes within these dyads that increase HIV risk behaviors. The aim of this study was to use lon…
HIV in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Epidemiological studies have found that young men who have sex with men (YMSM) represent the majority of young people infected with HIV annually in the United States. Further, they are one of the few risk groups to show an increase in the rate of infections in recent years. In addition to these disparities in prevalence and infection rates, there is an inequity in prevention and intervention research on this population. The purpose of this articl…
Mental Health of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths
Research suggests that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth are at increased risk for both victimization and internalizing mental health problems, but limited research has studied their association or factors that increase resilience. The sample included 425 LGBs between the ages of 16 and 24 year. The majority had disclosed their sexual orientation to family or friends (98%) and 97% had someone in their lives who was accepting. Racial/ethnic m…
Moderators of the Relationship Between Internalized Homophobia and Risky Sexual Behavior in Men Who Have Sex with Men
Research on internalized homophobia (IH) has consistently linked it to both mental and physical health outcomes, while research on its relationships with other variables has been inconsistent. Some research and theory support the association between IH and risky sexual behavior, but much of this research has been plagued by methodological issues, varying measures, and has produced inconsistent findings. Coming to a better understanding of the uti…
Moderate Levels of Depression Predict Sexual Transmission Risk in HIV-Infected MSM
Problematic Alcohol Use Among Individuals with HIV
Moderating Effect of Age on the Association Between Alcohol Use and Sexual Risk in MSM
Developmental Change in the Relationship Between Alcohol and Drug Use Before Sex and Sexual Risk Behavior in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Sexual Orientation Disparities in Adolescent Cigarette Smoking
Objectives. We examined sexual orientation differences in adolescent smoking and intersections with race/ethnicity, gender, and age. Methods. We pooled Youth Risk Behavior Survey data collected in 2005 and 2007 from 14 jurisdictions; the analytic sample comprised observations from 13 of those jurisdictions (n = 64 397). We compared smoking behaviors of sexual minorities and heterosexuals on 2 dimensions of sexual orientation: identity (heterosexu…
Sexual Orientation, Gender, and Racial Differences in Illicit Drug Use in a Sample of US High School Students
Objectives. We evaluated drug use differences between sexual minority and heterosexual students, including interactions with gender and race/ethnicity. Methods. We used 2005 and 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey data pooled from Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Delaware; Maine; Massachusetts; New York City, New York; Rhode Island; and Vermont to evaluate drug use (marijuana, cocaine, inhalants, heroin, methamphetamine, and MDMA [Ecstasy]) …
Envisioning an America Without Sexual Orientation Inequities in Adolescent Health
This article explicates a vision for social change throughout multiple levels of society necessary to eliminate sexual orientation health disparities in youths. We utilized the framework of Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory of development, a multisystemic model of development that considers direct and indirect influences of multiple levels of the environment. Within this multisystem model we discuss societal and political influences, educational…
Gay and Bisexual Men's Use of the Internet
We document the historical and cultural shifts in how gay and bisexual men have used the Internet for sexuality between the 1990s and 2013-including shifting technology as well as research methods to study gay and bisexual men online. Gay and bisexual men have rapidly taken to using the Internet for sexual purposes: for health information seeking, finding sex partners, dating, cybersex, and pornography. Men have adapted to the ever-evolving techn…
Methods for the Design and Analysis of Relationship and Partner Effects on Sexual Health
The Effects of Sexual Partnership and Relationship Characteristics on Three Sexual Risk Variables in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Does It Get Better? A Longitudinal Analysis of Psychological Distress and Victimization in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth
Developmental Change in the Effects of Sexual Partner and Relationship Characteristics on Sexual Risk Behavior in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Race-Based Sexual Stereotypes and Their Effects on Sexual Risk Behavior in Racially Diverse Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
A Longitudinal Study of Interpersonal Relationships Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents and Young Adults
Expanding a common metric for depression reporting
The role of substance use motives in the associations between minority stressors and substance use problems among young men who have sex with men
Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) report higher rates of substance use than their heterosexual peers and minority stress has been posited as a risk factor for substance use. The associations between specific types of minority stress and substance use have been inconsistent throughout the literature and few studies have examined mechanisms underlying these associations. Drawing on minority stress theory and the motivational model of alcohol u…
The Impact of Victimization and Neuroticism on Mental Health in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Internalized Homophobia and Perceived Stigma
Psychology (91 works) · Medicine (82 works) · Clinical Psychology (69 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (61 works) · Social Psychology (56 works) · Developmental psychology (53 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (53 works) · Psychiatry (51 works) · Public health (48 works) · Clinical Psychology (47 works)