Citation

Chang CJ, Fehling KB, Feinstein BA, Selby EA. J. Gay Lesbian Ment. Health 2022; 26(2): 176-195.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/19359705.2021.1943733

PMID

unavailable

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. © 2021 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

risk factors; suicide attempt; Sexual minority; bisexual; minority stress