Background Sexual identity is dynamic, and changes in identity (eg, from heterosexual to lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer [LGBQ+]) are common during young adulthood. It is not well …
Objective: Sexual minority disparities in behavioral health (eg, mental health and substance use) are well-established. However, sexual identity is dynamic, and changes are common …
For the first time ever, national censuses have begun asking adults to report their sexual orientations. However, because such surveys provide only cross-sectional snapshots of …
Understanding the frequency and patterns of experiencing changes in sexual orientation identity (SOI) is critical to the health of adolescents and young adults (AYA). Failure to …
Background Epidemiologic research has found sexual minority identifying individuals are disproportionately burdened by tobacco use and tobacco use disorder (TUD). However …
Abstract Purpose Sexual minority adolescents (SMAs) consistently report elevated risk of mental health symptoms, including depression. Sexual identities may change over time …
Y Xu, Q Rahman - Journal of Adolescent Health, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose This study tested differences between youths who reported being heterosexual at ages 15.5 and 21, and those who changed from reporting being heterosexual at age 15.5 to …
Few studies have compared cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in sexual minority and heterosexual adults. It remains unclear whether changes in sexual identity over time are …
JF Gun III, Z Brown, J Ambron - Archives of Suicide Research, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Objective The present study seeks to explore the relationship between sexual fluidity and suicidal thoughts (STs) and behaviors (STBs) among adults in early and middle adulthood …