Sexual orientation and mental health : examining identity and development in lesbian, gay, and bisexual people / edited by Allen M. Omoto and Howard S. Kurtzman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Omoto, Allen Martin.

Kurtzman, Howard S.

Series:

Contemporary perspectives on lesbian, gay, and bisexual psychology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychoanalysis and homosexuality.

Sexual orientation.

Gay people.

Lesbians.

Sexual Behavior--psychology.

Homosexuality--psychology.

Medical Subjects:

Sexual Behavior--psychology.

Homosexuality--psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Other Title:

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2005]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Summary:

"In Sexual Orientation and Mental Health: Examining Identity and Development in Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People, expert contributors explore the impressive body of rigorous empirical research on mental health in lesbian, gay, and bisexual people that has emerged over the past decade. This volume presents some of the most important work in this field from both established and emerging investigators. The contributors examine the prevalence and potential determinants of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse in adolescents and adults, giving consideration to the roles of prejudice and harassment as well as of positive family and social supports. The chapters address a wide range of topics, including sexual behavior and identity, the influence of religion on mental health, work satisfaction, the well-being of children of same-sex couples, and the links between psychosocial processes and physical health. Several chapters also focus on the experiences of members of ethnic minority groups. Contributors discuss methodological challenges in conducting research with lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and suggest topics for future research. In addition to contributing to scientific knowledge in numerous areas, findings reported in this volume can inform the development of prevention and treatment interventions, service delivery systems, and health policies that are sensitive to the needs of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Contents:

Introduction: Current and Future Research on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People / Howard S. Kurtzman, Allen M. Omoto 3

I Youth 11

Chapter 1 Substance Use and Abuse and Mental Health Among Sexual-Minority Youths: Evidence From Add Health / Stephen T. Russell 13

Chapter 2 Developmental and Contextual Factors and Mental Health Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths / Anthony R. D'Augelli 37

Chapter 3 Social Anxiety and Barriers to Resilience Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents / Steven A. Safren, David W. Pantalone 55

Chapter 4 What We Got Wrong About Sexual Identity Development: Unexpected Findings From a Longitudinal Study of Young Women / Lisa M. Diamond 73

Chapter 5 Pregnancy Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents: Influences of Stigma, Sexual Abuse, and Sexual Orientation / Elizabeth M. Saewyc 95

Chapter 6 Religion and Health Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths: An Empirical Investigation and Theoretical Explanation / Margaret Rosario, Ann Marie Yali, Joyce Hunter, Marya Viorst Gwadz 117

II Adults 141

Chapter 7 Estimating Prevalence of Mental and Substance-Using Disorders Among Lesbians and Gay Men From Existing National Health Data / Susan D. Cochran, Vickie M. Mays 143

Chapter 8 Investigating Lesbians' Mental Health and Alcohol Use: What Is an Appropriate Comparison Group? / Tonda L. Hughes, Sharon C. Wilsnack, Timothy P. Johnson 167

Chapter 9 Sexual Behavior and Sexual Dysfunction in a Community Sample of Lesbian and Heterosexual Women / Alicia K. Matthews, Tonda L. Hughes, Jessica Tartaro 185

Chapter 10 Homophobia, Poverty, and Racism: Triple Oppression and Mental Health Outcomes in Latino Gay Men / Rafael M. Diaz, Edward Bein, George Ayala 207

Chapter 11 Lesbians and Gay Men at Work: Consequences of Being Out / Theo G. M. Sandfort, Henny Bos, Raymond Vet 225

Chapter 12 Social Threat, Personal Identity, and Physical Health in Closeted Gay Men / Steve W. Cole 245

Chapter 13 Exploring Sexual Behaviors and Sexual Orientation: An Ethnographic Study of African American Female Crack Cocaine Users / Claire E. Sterk, Kirk W. Elifson 269

Chapter 14 Lesbian Mothers and Their Children: Findings From the Contemporary Families Study / Megan Fulcher, Erin L. Sutfin, Raymond W. Chan, Joanna E. Scheib, Charlotte J. Patterson 281.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2005 dcunns.

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ISBN:

1591472326

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