The Impact of Emotional Symptoms and Family Support on the Association Between Homophobic Bullying and Sedative/Hypnotic Use among Gay and Bisexual Men in Taiwan
A Moderated Mediation Model
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15469252 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dian‐Jeng Li (0000-0002-6036-045X, Kaohsiung Medical University), Yu-Ping Chang (0000-0003-2328-6876, New York University), Yi-Lung Chen (0000-0003-2934-5814, Asia University, corresponding author), Cheng-Fang Yen (0000-0003-1156-4939, Kaohsiung Medical University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 3870-3870 |
| Publication date | 2020-05-29 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph17113870 |
| PMID | 32485987 |
| OpenAlex | W3029354388 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 34 |
Sedative/hypnotic use and homophobic bullying have become a big mental health concern for gay and bisexual men. However, few studies have investigated the mediators and moderators of the association between them. The current study aimed to build a conceptual model to estimate the mediating effect of emotional symptoms and the moderating effect of family support on this association among gay and bisexual men in Taiwan. A total of 500 gay or bisexual men were recruited for the study. Their history of homophobic bullying, their experience of sedative/hypnotic use, their perceived family support, and their current emotional symptoms were evaluated using self-reporting questionnaires. A moderated mediation model was developed to test the mediating effect of emotional symptoms and the moderating effect of family support. A higher level of homophobic bullying was significantly associated with sedative/hypnotic use among gay and bisexual men and this was mediated by a higher severity of emotional symptoms. A moderating effect of family support was identified, wherein the mediating effect of emotional symptoms was weaker when there was a higher level of perceived family support, thus revealing the protective effect of family support. The significant impact of emotional symptoms and family support on the association between homophobic bullying and sedative/hypnotic use was identified. Timely interventions for emotional symptoms and the enhancement of family support are crucial for gay and bisexual men
Association (psychology · Mediation · Mental health · Moderated mediation · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Sedative · Clinical Psychology · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.83 |
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| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |