Download or read book Examining Levels of Social Support Concealment and Disclosure and Heterosexism as Health Indicators in Sexual Minority Women who Smoke written by De'An Olson Roper and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: .Recent evidence suggests self-identified sexual minority women (SMW) smoke at higher rates than gay men and heterosexual women. A limited amount of research for this disparity points to factors that include tobacco company targeted marketing, genetic differences, gender-based metabolic differences, coping styles such as identity concealment, social support, and stigma related stress. This cross-sectional online study aimed to examine the relationship of social support, concealment and disclosure of sexual identity, experiences of heterosexism and perceived smoking stigma as health indicators in SMW who smoke and those who do not smoke. Recruitment through various social media sites such as Facebook, Reddit, employer organizations and community centers produced 260 (n=260) cisgender SMW who met study criteria. The majority of respondents were white, the average age was 44, with average incomes of $60,000 and most had a college degree. Two-thirds identified as lesbian and one third were bisexual. There were no differences in smoking status and smoking rates between SMW. Smoking prevalence for the sample was 19.2%, and 55% had smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. Of those that smoked, 54% were every day smokers, and 46% smoked some days. Smokers, when compared to non-smokers, reported higher rates of distress on experiences of heterosexism, but showed no difference in social support, and identity concealment and disclosure. Age was associated with both outness and concealment of identity, the intensity of daily heterosexist experiences and smoking stigma regardless of smoking status. Younger SMW experienced higher degrees of distress related to daily heterosexist experiences, but sexual identity was not significant for this variable. This outcome suggests minority stress processes factor into early sexual identity development. The prominence of age as a significant correlation to multiple variables should be noted for future studies of SMW. Recommendations include reducing sexual minority stigma through early prevention efforts targeting structural stigma with health promotion and advocacy efforts. Smoking cessation programs should assess levels of sexual minority stress in participants and tailor cognitive interventions that increase coping skills in stigmatizing environments. Lastly, health educators are urged to design prevention programs targeting young SMW that intervene on multiple levels of the environment. Sexual identity development milestones and the interaction of minority stress processes should inform these efforts.
Download or read book Health Seeking Behavior and the Degree of Self Disclosure in Sexual Minority People written by Timothy M. Simrell and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Examining Social Support as a Factor Promoting Resiliency Against Negative Outcomes Among Sexual Minority Youth written by Erin Jurgensen and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While most researchers agree that there is nothing inherently pathological about a sexual minority orientation (Savin-Willimas, 2005), sexual minority youth often face additional mental health challenges. Among the specific challenges experienced by sexual minority youth are increased rates of depression (D'Augelli, 2002; Galiher, Rostosky, & Hughes, 2004; Russell & Joyner, 2001), suicidal ideation (Balsam, Beauchaine, Mickey, & Rothblum, 2005; Russell & Joyner, 2001), substance abuse (Garofalo, Wolf, Kessel, Palfrey, & DuRant, 1998), and victimization (D'Augelli, Pilkington, & Hershberger, 2002; Elze, 2003; Russell, Franz, & Driscoll, 2001). Although research is beginning to address protective factors, we do not yet have a complete understanding of specific protective factors, particularly within the school, that promote resiliency within this group. The current study utilized a correlational design to evaluate the experiences of 377 sexual minority youth and examine the link between social support and specific mental health indicators (depression, suicidal ideation, substance use, and victimization). The youth in this study were drawn from community drop-in centers for sexual minority youth. Participants completed questionnaires and participated in a face-to-face interview to provide information regarding depression, suicidal ideation, substance use, victimization. Additionally, participants provided information regarding their feelings of being supported by their friends, whether or not their school had a support/discussion group for sexual minority youth, and if so, whether they attended the group. No significant relationships were found between the social support factors (social support from friends, presence of support group in school) and decreased substance use or suicidal ideation. Contrary to research indicating positive outcomes for students who attend schools with a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA; GLSEN, 2011), youth in the current study whose school had a support group reported increased depression when compared to youth whose school did not have a support group. However, a significant relationship was found between increased perceived social support from friends and decreased depression scores. These findings suggest the need for advocacy within schools to create supportive environments that are accessible to all sexual minority youth and that provide the opportunity to increase social networks and access to supportive peers.
Download or read book The Role of Race Socioeconomic Status Self Esteem Social Support and Depressive Symptoms in Predicting Cancer Screenings Among Sexual Minority Women written by Anna A. Sowinski and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual minority women have been found to engage in less health promoting behaviors compared to heterosexual women, including undergoing cancer screenings (Buchmueller & Carpenter, 2010; Cochran et al., 2001; Fish & Anthony, 2005; Tracy et al., 2010). Ethnic minority women have also been found to be less likely to engage in cancer screenings than white women (Ashing-Giwa et al., 2004; Calle et al., 1993; Choi et al., 2010; Lee et al. 2010; Shariff-Marco et al., 2010). There is very little research that looks at differences in cancer screenings among a diverse sample of sexual minority women. This study examined whether sexual minority women of color were less likely to undergo cancer screenings (i.e., Pap smear, mammogram) compared to white sexual minority women. Also links between income, education, self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and social support were investigated as predictors of cancer screenings. Three hypotheses were proposed: 1) sexual minority women of color would be less likely to have undergone cancer screening (i.e., Pap smear in the last 2 years, mammogram) compared to white sexual minority women; 2) socioeconomic status (income, education) would predict cancer screening such that those with lower income and education would be less likely to have undergone cancer screenings compared to those with higher income and education; 3) self-esteem, depression, and social support would predict cancer screening, such that those with higher self-esteem, less depressive symptoms, and greater social support would have a higher probability of having undergone cancer screening (having a mammogram and undergoing a Pap smear in the last 2 years) compared to those with lower self-esteem, greater depressive symptoms, and lower social support. To test these hypotheses, data from 395 participants from the Women Loving Women Health Project (DiPlacido, 1998) was analyzed using logistic regression analyses. It was found that only 3 out of the 7 predictors of cancer screenings were statistically significant (p
Download or read book Brief Interventions for Adolescent Alcohol and Substance Abuse written by Peter M. Monti and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2018-04-16 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together leading experts, this book demonstrates the unique value of brief motivational interventions for addressing adolescent alcohol and other substance use in a range of clinical contexts. It presents cutting-edge knowledge on the etiology and developmental context of adolescent addictive behaviors and reviews exemplary treatment approaches. Effective strategies are described for intervening with diverse populations, such as college students, youth in the justice system and in foster care, those with co-occurring substance abuse and psychiatric problems, LGBT youth, and Latino and American Indian adolescents. This book replaces the editors' influential earlier work, Adolescents, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse, with an expanded focus on practical applications. Most of the chapters are completely new.
Download or read book Stigma and Sexual Orientation written by Gregory M. Herek and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1998 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sponsored by the Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian and Gay Issues, Division 44 of the American Psychological Association.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Stigma Discrimination and Health written by Brenda Major and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stigma leads to poorer health. In The Oxford Handbook of Stigma, Discrimination, and Health, leading scholars identify stigma mechanisms that operate at multiple levels to erode the health of stigmatized individuals and, collectively, produce health disparities. This book provides unique insights concerning the link between stigma and health across various types of stigma and groups.
Download or read book Handbook of Psychology and Sexual Orientation written by Charlotte Patterson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first authoritative summary of its kind in this area, the Handbook of Psychology and Sexual Orientation is the primary resource for the many researchers, including a new generation of investigators, who are continuing to advance understanding in this field. The volume editors along with other leading experts, contribute an extraordinary review of contemporary psychological research and theory on sexual orientation in their specific fields of work.
Download or read book LGBTQ Cultures written by Michele J. Eliason and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from real-world experience and current research, the fully updated LGBTQ Cultures, 3rd Edition paves the way for healthcare professionals to provide well-informed, culturally sensitive healthcare to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) patients. This vital guide fills the LGBTQ awareness gaps, including replacing myths and stereotypes with facts, and measuring the effects of social stigma on health. Vital for all nursing specialties, this is the seminal guide to actively providing appropriate, culturally sensitive care to persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Download or read book Trauma Resilience and Health Promotion in LGBT Patients written by Kristen L. Eckstrand and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-05 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has two goals: to educate healthcare professionals about the effect of identity-based adversity on the health of their LGBT patients, and to outline how providers can use the clinical encounter to promote LGBT patients’ resilience in the face of adversity and thereby facilitate recovery. Toward this end, it addresses trauma in LGBT populations; factors that contribute to resilience both across the lifespan and in specific groups; and strategies for promoting resilience in clinical practice. Each chapter includes a case scenario with discussion questions and practice points that highlight critical clinical best practices. The editors and contributors are respected experts on the health of LGBT people, and the book will be a “first of its kind” resource for all clinicians who wish to become better educated about, and provide high quality healthcare to, their LGBT patients.
Download or read book Handbook of Research Methods for Studying Daily Life written by Matthias R. Mehl and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together leading authorities, this unique handbook reviews the breadth of current approaches for studying how people think, feel, and behave in everyday environments, rather than in the laboratory. The volume thoroughly describes experience sampling methods, diary methods, physiological measures, and other self-report and non-self-report tools that allow for repeated, real-time measurement in natural settings. Practical guidance is provided to help the reader design a high-quality study, select and implement appropriate methods, and analyze the resulting data using cutting-edge statistical techniques. Applications across a wide range of psychological subfields and research areas are discussed in detail.
Download or read book Understanding the Well Being of LGBTQI Populations written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2021-01-23 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increase in prevalence and visibility of sexually gender diverse (SGD) populations illuminates the need for greater understanding of the ways in which current laws, systems, and programs affect their well-being. Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, or intersex, as well as those who express same-sex or -gender attractions or behaviors, will have experiences across their life course that differ from those of cisgender and heterosexual individuals. Characteristics such as age, race and ethnicity, and geographic location intersect to play a distinct role in the challenges and opportunities SGD people face. Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations reviews the available evidence and identifies future research needs related to the well-being of SDG populations across the life course. This report focuses on eight domains of well-being; the effects of various laws and the legal system on SGD populations; the effects of various public policies and structural stigma; community and civic engagement; families and social relationships; education, including school climate and level of attainment; economic experiences (e.g., employment, compensation, and housing); physical and mental health; and health care access and gender-affirming interventions. The recommendations of Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations aim to identify opportunities to advance understanding of how individuals experience sexuality and gender and how sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status affect SGD people over the life course.
Download or read book Handbook of Diversity Issues in Health Psychology written by Pamela M. Kato and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-07-27 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of health psychology has grown dramatically in the last decade, with exciting new developments in the study of how psychological and psychosocial processes contribute to risk for and disease sequelae for a variety of medical problems. In addition, the quality and effectiveness of many of our treatments, and health promotion and disease prevention efforts, have been significantly enhanced by the contributions of health psychologists (Taylor, 1995). Unfortunately, however, much of the theo rizing in health psychology and the empirical research that derives from it continue to reflect the mainstream bias of psychology and medicine, both of which have a primary focus on white, heterosexual, middle-class American men. This bias pervades our thinking despite the demographic heterogeneity of American society (U. S. Bureau of the Census, 1992) and the substantial body of epidemiologic evidence that indicates significant group differences in health status, burden of morbidity and mortality, life expectancy, quality of life, and the risk and protective factors that con tribute to these differences in health outcomes (National Center for Health Statistics, 1994; Myers, Kagawa-Singer, Kumanyika, Lex, & M- kides, 1995). There is also substantial evidence that many of the health promotion and disease prevention efforts that have proven effective with more affluent, educated whites, on whom they were developed, may not yield comparable results when used with populations that differ by eth nicity, social class, gender, or sexual orientation (Cochran & Mays, 1991; Castro, Coe, Gutierres, & Saenz, this volume; Chesney & Nealey, this volume).
Download or read book Contemporary Perspectives on Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Identities written by Debra A. Hope and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-11 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Debra A. Hope The Nebraska Symposium on Motivation is steeped in history and tradition. Over the years the series editors have striven to maintain the highest standards of a- demic excellence and to highlight some of the most important trends in psychology. Perusing the chapter titles in the first 53 volumes shows the shifting emphasis as the science of psychology developed in the latter half of the twentieth century. All of the most important topics are there — drive theory, social learning, the cognitive revolution, developing perspectives on understanding individual differences and the role of culture, and the increasing role of neuroscience. The key figures are there as well — Harry Harlow, Kenneth Spence, Raymond Cattell, George Kelly, Albert Bandura, Carl Rogers, Carroll Izard, Walter Mischel, Sandra Bem, Sandra Spence, Herbert Simon, David Barlow, and many others. In late 2004, I met with a group of interested graduate students, and together we developed a proposal to join this long and proud tradition with a volume on sexual orientation. Our motivation stemmed, in part, from the events around us. The same-sex m- riage debate was covered extensively in the media, reflecting a rapid and important discussion about sexual orientation that we were having (and are still having) as a society. Psychology and related fields have much to offer on many of the issues raised in this debate.
Download or read book Designing and Conducting Gender Sex and Health Research written by John L. Oliffe and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first textbook dedicated to critically examining gender and sex in study designs, methods, and analysis in health research. In order to produce ethical, accurate, and effective research findings it is vital to integrate both sex (biological characteristics) and gender (socially constructed factors) into any health study. This book draws attention to some of the methodological complexities in this enterprise and offers ways to thoughtfully address these by drawing on empirical examples across a range of topics and disciplines. Designing and Conducting Gender, Sex, and Health Research is an invaluable resource for students undertaking research in health sciences, medicine, nursing, gender studies, women′s studies, epidemiology, health policy, psychology, and sociology. From John L. Oliffe and Lorraine Greaves:
Download or read book AIDS Identity and Community written by Gregory M. Herek and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1995-05-09 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIV alters the lives of anyone that it touches, whether they are gay or straight. This book looks at all of the aspects of how HIV/AIDS has altered the lives of those it touches. . . . The titles of the 12 chapters give an excellent overview of what is covered in these extremely well-written reports. . . . This is a must-read book for everyone. It should be in all libraries, including school libraries. Young adolescents who are facing the problem of coming out would benefit from this book. --AIDS Book Review Journal Hit hard by the AIDS epidemic in the United States and in much of Europe, the gay and lesbian community has been forced to examine existing notions of what it means to belong to a community based on sexual orientation. The editors of this second volume in the annual series Psychological Perspectives on Lesbian and Gay Issues have collected a perceptive array of chapters that explore sexual behavior, personal identity, and community memberships of gay men and lesbian women. With the exception of a few, the chapters reflect study findings from AIDS-related research and include discussions of AIDS in large urban centers and in less populated settings outside of major AIDS epicenters. Focusing on underconsidered AIDS populations, the contributors explore specific topics concerning the AIDS epidemic among gay and bisexual men of color, lesbian women, and gay and lesbian youth. Accessible and sensitive, the book also examines relevant public policy, volunteerism, and long-term survival as important to AIDS awareness and education. AIDS, Identity, and Community is an appreciable resource for AIDS researchers and caregivers, mental health practitioners, social service professionals, behavioral and social science students, and any reader who seeks deeper insight into the complex and subtle areas of the lesbian and gay community in the AIDS era.
Download or read book Becoming Gay written by Richard A. Isay and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-06-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the candid language of personal case histories, including his own, Dr. Isay shows how disguising one's sexual identity can induce anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
