Comparing the partnering, minority stress, and depression for bisexual, lesbian, and gay adults from religious upbringings

K Heiden-Rootes, E Hartwell… - Journal of Homosexuality, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
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Minority stress impacts the mental health of bi+ individuals (eg, bisexual, pansexual, queer),
similar to gay and lesbian individuals. Bi+ individuals may have difficulty accessing social
supports for mitigating minority stress. A religious upbringing may complicate this process.
This study sought to compare a survey sample of bi+ individuals (n= 153) and their
gay/lesbian (n= 231) peers from religious families on minority stress factors, depression, and
partnering. Results highlighted differences between gay/lesbian and bi+ individuals in …
Abstract
Minority stress impacts the mental health of bi+ individuals (e.g., bisexual, pansexual, queer), similar to gay and lesbian individuals. Bi+ individuals may have difficulty accessing social supports for mitigating minority stress. A religious upbringing may complicate this process. This study sought to compare a survey sample of bi+ individuals (n = 153) and their gay/lesbian (n = 231) peers from religious families on minority stress factors, depression, and partnering. Results highlighted differences between gay/lesbian and bi+ individuals in partnering and LGB community connection with bi+ group reporting more minority stressors. Bi+ individuals in same-gender partnerships reported lower parent rejection and being more out than those who were single or in different-gender partnerships. Family religiosity was associated with family rejection; however, it did not directly predict minority stress factors or depression for bi+ individuals. Implications for future research are discussed in light of the distinctions emerging between gay/lesbian and bi+ adults.
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