Interpersonal Trauma and Discriminatory Events as Predictors of Suicidal and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons

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Interpersonal Trauma and Discriminatory Events as Predictors of Suicidal and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
Citation	House AS, Van Horn E, Coppeans C, Stepleman LM. Traumatology 2011; 17(2): 75-85.
Copyright	(Copyright © 2011, Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, Publisher APA Journals)
DOI	10.1177/1534765610395621
PMID	unavailable
Abstract	Recent research suggests that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) persons are at greater risk for mental health problems, including suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury, than heterosexuals. However, few studies have investigated factors that may be linked to this increased risk. This study investigated interpersonal violence, victimization, and discriminatory events as possible predictors of suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury in a sample of sexual minorities (i.e., a GLBT sample). Participants were 1,126 self-identified gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender (GLBT) individuals who responded to an Internet-based survey. Results indicated that both experiences of interpersonal trauma and sexual discrimination were associated with increased likelihoods of engaging in suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury. In addition, participants at the greatest risk were those experiencing high levels of both interpersonal trauma and sexual discrimination. Clinical implications of these results are discussed.