Navigating Heterosexism
Unveiling the Impact of Isolation on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Severity in Sexual Minority Women
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12435808 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Stephanie Balters (0000-0002-3106-3261, Stanford University, corresponding author), Zoe M F Brier (0000-0003-2201-3155, Stanford University), Jonas G Miller (0000-0001-7061-3900, University of Connecticut), Debra Kaysen (0000-0001-7961-2787, Stanford University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 6-7 |
| Pages | 1779-1794 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Violence Against Women (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1077-8012 • E-ISSN: 1552-8448 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10778012251341262 |
| PMID | 40397130 |
| OpenAlex | W4410558948 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 45 |
Sexual minority women (SMW) face elevated trauma and PTSD rates compared to heterosexual peers. This study tested whether specific dimensions of heterosexism contribute to PTSD severity among 514 trauma-exposed SMW (ages 18-25). Self-reported heterosexism was positively associated with PTSD symptoms (β = .33, p < .115). Findings highlight the central role of isolation in PTSD among SMW, underscoring the importance of targeted, affirming mental health care
Heterosexism · Isolation (microbiology · Lesbian · Medical emergency · Mental health · Poison control · Posttraumatic stress · Psychiatry · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Clinical Psychology · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Psychology · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |