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Schrimshaw, Eric W.; Siegel, Karolynn; Downing, Martin J., Jr.; Parsons, Jeffrey T. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2013
Objective: Although bisexual men report lower levels of mental health relative to gay men, few studies have examined the factors that contribute to bisexual men's mental health. Bisexual men are less likely to disclose, and more likely to conceal (i.e., a desire to hide), their sexual orientation than gay men. Theory suggests that this may…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Sexuality, Males, Sexual Orientation
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Kidd, Sean A. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2007
Building upon previous exploratory qualitative research (Kidd S.A. (2003) "Child Adol. Social Work J." 20(4):235-261), this paper examines the mental health implications of social stigma as it is experienced by homeless youth. Surveys conducted with 208 youths on the streets and in agencies in New York City and Toronto revealed…
Descriptors: Sexual Orientation, Self Esteem, Mental Health, Homeless People
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D'Augelli, Anthony R.; Grossman, Arnold H.; Starks, Michael T. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2006
This study examined childhood gender atypicality, lifetime victimization based on sexual orientation, and current mental health, including trauma symptoms and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among 528 lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. Nearly 80% reported verbal victimization, 11% physical, and 9% sexual, with males reporting significantly…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Identity, Social Bias, Victims of Crime