Prejudice, social stress, and mental health in lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations: conceptual issues and research evidence

Volume: 129, Issue: 5, Pages: 674 - 697
Published: Sep 1, 2003
Abstract
In this article the author reviews research evidence on the prevalence of mental disorders in lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals (LGBs) and shows, using meta-analyses, that LGBs have a higher prevalence of mental disorders than heterosexuals. The author offers a conceptual framework for understanding this excess in prevalence of disorder in terms of minority stress— explaining that stigma, prejudice, and discrimination create a hostile and...
Paper Details
Title
Prejudice, social stress, and mental health in lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations: conceptual issues and research evidence
Published Date
Sep 1, 2003
Volume
129
Issue
5
Pages
674 - 697
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