Racial differences in mental health among sexual and gender minority individuals
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| ID | 12978611 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Mika Sevilla Morales (0009-0004-9466-6125, University of Cincinnati), Charlie Giraud (0000-0002-7657-4671, University of Cincinnati, autor correspondente), Michael E Newcomb (0000-0002-8431-2946, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine), Sarah W Whitton (0000-0002-6566-1219, University of Cincinnati) |
| Ano | 2026 |
| Páginas | 1-16 |
| Data de publicação | 2026-03-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sim |
| Open Access | Não |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Periódico | Psychology and Sexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores do periódico | ISSN: 1941-9902 • E-ISSN: 1941-9899 |
| Editora | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19419899.2026.2647297 |
| OpenAlex | W7140045675 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referências citadas | 56 |
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 mental health were accounted for by resilience. A secondary data analysis was conducted using data from 391 SGM individuals assigned female at birth (43.0% Black, 26.8% Latine, 30.9% White) who completed measures of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and trait resilience. Analyses of variance tested for racial differences in depressive and anxiety symptoms, and analyses of covariance tested whether any observed racial differences were accounted for by resilience. Black participants reported fewer depressive and anxiety symptoms than White participants and Latine participants did not differ from White participants on either mental health outcome. After accounting for resilience, racial differences in depressive symptoms were no longer significant. Unexpectedly, Black participants reported fewer anxiety symptoms and higher resilience than Latine participants. Study findings extend existing literature by demonstrating that the racial paradox in mental health is present among SGM people. Findings highlight the resilience of Black SGM individuals, which appears to promote their mental health. Further research should examine mechanisms underlying these patterns, particularly among Latine SGM individuals.
Ethnic group · Mental health · Race (biology · Racial differences · Racial group · Sexual minority · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Mental Health Treatment and Access
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| Altamente citado | Não |