Abstract
Introduction: The present study examined whether sexual identity (bisexual/pansexual versus gay/lesbian) moderated associations between risk factors and lifetime suicide attempt (SA). Method: Community/college adults who identified as sexual minorities (N = 231) completed a survey examining suicide-related risk factors. Results: Greater discrimination and less social support from friends and significant others were associated with greater odds of lifetime SA for both groups, whereas greater emotion dysregulation and rumination were only associated with greater odds of lifetime SA for bisexual/pansexual individuals. Conclusion: There are common and unique risk factors for SA among subgroups of sexual minorities, which may have intervention implications.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 176-195 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2022 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Health(social science)
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
Keywords
- Sexual minority
- bisexual
- minority stress
- risk factors
- suicide attempt