Intersectional Microaggressions, Mental Health Outcomes, and the Role of Social Support Among Black LGB Adults

被引:8
作者
Lee, Eunmyoung Alice [1 ,2 ]
Ashai, Shereen [1 ]
Teran, Manuel [1 ]
Shin, Richard Q. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Maryland, Coll Educ, Dept Counseling Higher Educ & Special Educ, College Pk, MD USA
[2] Univ Maryland, Coll Educ, Dept Counseling Higher Educ & Special Educ, 3228 Benjamin Bldg, College Pk, MD 20742 USA
关键词
Black LGB; intersectionality; microaggressions; mental health; social support; RACIAL MICROAGGRESSIONS; DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS; PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS; PHYSICAL HEALTH; MINORITY STRESS; BISEXUAL MEN; WOMEN; COLOR; DISCRIMINATION; GAY;
D O I
10.1037/cou0000684
中图分类号
G44 [教育心理学];
学科分类号
0402 ; 040202 ;
摘要
The present study explored the relationship between intersectional microaggressions (racism and heterosexism) and psychological distress outcomes among a sample of 370 Black lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults. Additionally, social support from family, friends, and significant others was examined as potential moderators. Results showed that intersectional microaggressions were associated with greater depression, anxiety, and stress. Also, a significant moderating effect for family social support was found, suggesting that Black LGB adults with higher family social support reported greater levels of depression and stress as their microaggression experiences increased compared to those with less family social support. These results highlight the deleterious effects of intersectional microaggressions on the health of Black LGB adults and important clinical considerations pertaining to the role of social support.
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页码:464 / 476
页数:13
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