Influence Of Sexual Orientation Research Articles

Age, sex and sexual orientation effects in the Safetxt trial: secondary data analysis of a randomised controlled trial

BackgroundIncreasing rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and antimicrobial resistance among young people underscore the urgent need for preventative interventions. Interventions should be evidence-based and tailored to the unique risks...

Does exposure to continuous and fluid theories of sexual orientation influence heterosexuals’ evaluations toward bisexual or gay/lesbian people?

Does exposure to continuous and fluid theories of sexual orientation influence heterosexuals’ evaluations toward bisexual or gay/lesbian people?

Factors associated with attitudes towards sexuality in Venezuelan migrants in Pamplona, Colombia

Introduction: Sexuality is an essential dimension in human beings. Migrants become a vulnerable population in situations that affect their sexual and reproductive rights. Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with attitudes towards sexuality in Venezuelan migrants in Colombia. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of Venezuelan migrants over 18 years of age, selected at convenience. Sociodemographic characteristics were evaluated, and the Trueblood Sexual Attitudes Questionnaire (TSAQ) scale was applied, which evaluates attitudes towards one's sexuality (self) and others. Results: Participated 369 adults. The study group's average TASQ score was 5.81 ± 0.65. By subscale, the highest average occurred in homosexuality (8.39), followed by sexual variation (6.37), autoeroticism (4.93), commercial sex (4.70), and heterosexuality (4.27). Conclusions: Sociodemographic factors such as schooling, having children, occupation, level of study, social stratum, and sexual orientation influence attitudes toward sexuality in migrants.

Functional lateralization in social-emotional processing: The influence of sexual orientation and gender identity on cradling preferences

The left-cradling bias (i.e., the motor asymmetry for cradling infants on the left side) has often been associated to the right-hemispheric social-emotional specialization, and it has often been reported to be stronger in females than in males. In this study we explored the effects of sexual orientation and gender identity on this lateral bias by means of a web-based investigation in a sample of adults (485 biological females and 196 biological males) recruited through LGBTQIA+ networks and general university forums. We exploited a cradling imagery task to assess participants' cradling-side preference, and standardized questionnaires to assess participants' homosexuality (Klein Sexual Orientation Grid) and gender nonconformity (Gender Identity/Gender Dysphoria Questionnaire for Adults and Adolescents). Results confirmed the expected left-cradling bias across all sexual orientation groups except for heterosexual males. Importantly, higher homosexuality scores were associated with higher proportions of left cradling in males. These results suggest that sexual orientation can influence cradling preference in males, indicating a complex interaction between biological and psychological factors in the laterality of social-emotional processing. Finally, the left-cradling bias seems to confirm its role as a behavioral proxy of social-emotional functional lateralization in humans.

0729 The Influence of Sexual Orientation and Socio-Demographics on Sleep After a Depressive Episode

0729 The Influence of Sexual Orientation and Socio-Demographics on Sleep After a Depressive Episode

Prescription Pain Reliever Misuse Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults.

Little is known about the prevalence and risks associated with transgender and gender diverse (TGD) persons' misuse of prescription pain relievers (PPRs). This study explores the relationship between PPR misuse and various sociodemographic identities and experiences of discrimination in health care among TGD adults. TGD participants (n=595) were recruited in 2018 to participate in a cross-sectional statewide trans health survey through convenience sampling. Chi-square tests of independence and logistic regressions were conducted to explore associations between sociodemographics and experiences of discrimination among persons who had ever misused PPRs, or who had misused PPRs in the past year. Sociodemographics such as gender identity (odds ratio [OR]=0.44, p=0.01), race/ethnicity (OR=0.14, p<0.001), and sexual orientation influence TGD individuals likeliness of misusing PPRs (OR=0.40, p<0.001). Notably, those who were ever diagnosed with anxiety had a higher likeliness of having lifetime PPR misuse compared with those who were never diagnosed (OR=2.05, p=0.05), and those reporting past-year discrimination within the mental health care setting because of their gender identity were more than twice as likely to report past-year misuse than those who reported not experiencing it (OR=2.43, p=0.004). Certain subpopulations of TGD individuals may be at elevated risk of PPR misuse. It is imperative to acknowledge the impact of multimarginalized identities as well as differences across various identities and experiences within the TGD community while working to address non-PPR misuse.

How deep is the cut? The influence of daily microaggressions on bisexual women's health.

Bisexual women experience disproportionately poorer health outcomes in comparison to lesbian and gay groups, and the general population, including inequities related to mental and physical health. Although bisexual-specific health inequities are increasingly well-documented, research examining putative causes of such inequities, as well as research that accounts for differences within bisexual populations - particularly among racial minorities- remains limited. To address these gaps, this paper reports findings from the Women's Daily Experiences Study (WoDES), a multi-method study that explored the relationship between microaggressions and health outcomes among racially/ethnically diverse cisgender, bisexual women in Chicago. Data from 28-day daily e-diaries (N = 2,104 observations; 99 participants, 57% women of color) were analyzed using multilevel modeling to (1) measure the frequency of microaggressions among bisexual women; (2) examine the influence of sexual orientation, racial, and gender microaggressions on mental and physical health; and (3) investigate how race influences relationships between microaggressions and health. Participants reported an average of 8.1 microaggressions in the previous 28 days, and at least one microaggression was reported for more than 42% of days (n = 802). Microaggressions of any type were associated with increased same-day negative affect and somatic complaints. Latina bisexual women experienced worse health outcomes in comparison to Black bisexual women. This study demonstrated the detrimental impact of microaggressions on the health of bisexual women and highlights the critical need for strategies on broader structural changes that could improve the health and well-being of bisexual women.

Associations of Psychological Distress and Alcohol Use Patterns Among Older Adults of Sexual Minority Status and Heterosexual Peers.

There is limited research investigating sexual-orientation-related differences in older adults and their relationship with alcohol use. The purpose of this study was to determine if sexual minority status moderates the relationship between psychological distress and alcohol drinking patterns. This study was a secondary analysis of data from the 2017-2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Health outcomes among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults (N = 462) aged 50 years or older were compared with heterosexual (N = 16,856) peers using univariate analyses and logistic regressions. Interaction terms evaluated the influence of sexual orientation on psychological distress and alcohol consumption. Sexual orientation was a predictor of alcohol use in the past year, past month, and at any time (p < .001) but was not a predictor of alcohol dependence or misuse, binge drinking, or heavy drinking. Heterosexual older adults were less likely to consume alcohol than those who identified as LGB. Respondents not reporting psychological distress were less likely to engage in problematic drinking. However, there was no evidence that sexual minority status moderates the relationship between psychological distress and alcohol use. Limited evidence supports higher rates of alcohol use and alcohol-related problems among sexual minority persons than heterosexuals. Prediction models for alcohol use were not improved by using sexual orientation and psychological distress as interaction terms. Future research should examine the underlying causes of impaired health in the older LGB population. Those findings should be used to research methods of preventing and minimizing alcohol misuse.

Exploring the effects of gender and sexual orientation on disordered eating: an EFA to CFA study of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire

Several problems limit our understanding of the ways that gender and sexual orientation influence disordered eating. These include the reliance on measures that have been developed and validated in samples of cisgender heterosexual women, and the lack of confirmed measurement invariance that allows us to meaningfully compare these experiences between groups. This study was an EFA to CFA exploration of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire in a group of heterosexual, bisexual, gay, and lesbian men and women. In total 1638 participants were recruited via adverts in traditional and social media to complete an online survey. A 14-item, three-factor model of the EDE-Q was confirmed as best fitting the data and measurement invariance between groups was ascertained. Sexual orientation influenced disordered eating and muscularity-related thoughts and behaviours in men but not women. Heterosexual men reported more muscularity-related concerns and behaviours, whereas gay men showed more thinness-related concerns and behaviours. Bisexual participants showed a different pattern, highlighting the importance of treating this group individually and not collating all non-heterosexual participants together. Small but significant effects of sexual orientation and gender have an impact on the kinds of disordered eating thoughts and behaviours one might experience, and could influence prevention and treatment. Clinicians may be able to provide more effective and tailored interventions by taking into account gender and sexual orientation in sensitive ways.

Arguing With Friends vs. Romantic Partners: Do Emerging Adults’ Gender-Typed Conflict Management Strategies Vary by Sexual Orientation?

We experimentally investigated the influence of sexual orientation, gender, relationship type, and partner gender on emerging adults’ gender-typed conflict management strategies. Our 2 Participant Gender (between-subjects) x 2 Sexual Orientation (between-subjects) x 3 Relationship Context (within-subjects) mixed factorial design addressed whether findings of prior research (Keener &amp; Strough, 2017) with heterosexual emerging adults generalized to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer/Questioning (LGBQ) men and women. Participants ( N = 227; LBQ women = 49; GBQ men = 33; heterosexual women = 70; heterosexual men = 75) were emerging adults from the United States. They read hypothetical conflict scenarios and rated their likelihood of using communal/other-focused or agentic/self-focused strategies. Endorsement of agentic strategies varied depending on sexual orientation, participant gender, and relationship type. However, endorsement of communal strategies only varied by participant gender and relationship type. Our findings support social contextual developmental approaches emphasizing that individual and contextual factors interact to influence gender-typed behavior.

0242 Sleep Duration Associated with Sexual and Gender Minority Status in the US: Influence of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Abstract Introduction The inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity measurements in national epidemiological surveys allows for the assessment of sleep disparities among sexual and gender minorities. Our objective is to establish the association of sexual orientation and gender identity with sleep duration. Methods We used 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data from 33 states who included the sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) optional module in their questionnaires. The outcome variable is sleep duration (≤4 hours, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and ≥10 hours). Main predictors are sexual orientation (heterosexual, gay/lesbian, bisexual, and other) and gender identity (cisgender, trans woman, trans man, and trans gender non-conforming). We estimated multinomial logistic regression models due to the categorical nature of our outcome variable using Stata 17. We estimated models using sexual orientation alone as main predictor, gender identity alone, and then a combined model with both SOGI measures, and adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics and physical and mental health. Results Of the complete sample, 92% reported being heterosexual, 2% gay/lesbian, 3% bisexual, and 3% other sexual orientations. In addition, 99% reported being cisgender, and 0.2% reported being trans woman, trans man, and trans gender non-conforming, respectively. In the fully adjusted sexual orientation models, identifying as gay/lesbian was associated with a 27% increased likelihood of sleeping 8 hours and 71% increased likelihood of sleeping 10+ hours compared to heterosexuals. Self-identifying as bisexual and other orientations is associated with an 86% and 52% increased likelihood of sleeping 10+ hours, respectively. In the fully adjusted gender identity models, trans women were 115% more likely to report 8 hours of sleep, 122% more likely to report 9 hours of sleep, and 223% more likely to report 10+ hours of sleep. In the combined fully adjusted model, self-identifying as gay/lesbian, bisexual, or other orientations is associated with a 68%, 84%, and 63% increased likelihood of sleeping 10+ hours. Trans women are 149% more likely to report 10+ hours of sleep. Conclusion Based on our empirical analyses, being a sexual and/or gender minority is associated with a greater likelihood of reporting 10+ hours of sleep. Support (if any)

Does farmer sexual orientation influence profitability on US farms? An empirical examination using census of agriculture data

AbstractUsing Census of Agriculture (2017) data, we investigate the association between the principal operator's sexual orientation and farm profitability. Farms run by a male principal operator married to another male (MMM) have higher profits than farms run by a male principal operator married to a woman (MMW), a woman married to a man (WMM), and a woman married to another woman (WMW). Having two men on farm confers profit advantages. Compared with other marital combinations studied, MMM operate large‐scale farms, are more experienced farmers, and are more likely to engage in commodity agriculture. Findings suggest gender, not sexual orientation, is driving the observed profit gaps.

Influence of All Sexual Orientations and Gender Identity Upon Work Authenticity through Satisfaction with Supervisor

The ability for workers to be authentic in the workplace benefits individuals and organizations alike. However, empirical studies examining the influences of employees’ satisfaction with a supervisor and authenticity are limited, especially for employees with identities such as LGBTQIA. Therefore, this exploratory study aimed to investigate state-based versus trait-based perceived work authenticity, satisfaction with a supervisor, and the influence of sexual orientation and gender identity within one Fortune 50 company in the United States. In addition, differences in perceived authenticity and satisfaction with a supervisor were assessed by dividing participants into two groups—one as LGBTQIA and the second as cisgender and heterosexual. Quantitative data was collected with a cross-sectional online survey assessing work authenticity, satisfaction with one’s supervisor, and demographic questions. The analysis and empirical tests included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, independent t-tests, and general linear models. Findings from this research study indicated that authenticity correlates to satisfaction with one’s supervisor, and workers who identify as LGBTQIA report lower levels of authenticity, especially in self-alienation. Recommendations are provided regarding future research and improved organizational and human resource management practices for an authentic workforce or diversity and inclusion. Keywords: authenticity, work authenticity, well-being, Independent Authenticity Measure at Work, self-determination theory, Satisfaction with My Supervisor Scale, human resource practices, sexual orientation, gender identity, LGBTQIA, silent identity, workplace identity, diversity, inclusion

A Critical Queer Discourse Analysis of Sexual Orientation Secrecy Represented in “Love Simon”

The objectives of this study were to investigate the influence of sexual orientation secrecy from the utterances of main characters and author’s narration and the realization of the influence of sexual orientation found in Love Simon movie . The study was conducted using a critical discourse analysis approach. The data of this study were taken from the transcript of Love Simon . The data of this study were the main character’s utterances and author’s narration that appeared in Love Simon that can categorize into kinds of sexual orientation secrecy based on romantic secrecy. The data analysis was taken by identifying, classifying, and analysing the data. The findings indicated 6 kinds of romantic secrecy of sexual orientation that were flouted by the main characters and author’s narration in Love Simon . Based on the research findings, the most frequent utterances were the break-up distress. This proves that the sexual orientation secrecy gives a negative influence on the main character in this movie.

Alcohol abuse in trans and sexual minority women

IntroductionSexual orientation is known to have some influence in alcohol consumption patterns and outcomes. Sexual minority women (SMW) are more likely to develop binge drinking and alcohol use disorder than heterossexual women. Because women tend to be more secretive with their drinking and hesitant to get help, and alcohol is particularly harmful to the female body, SMW pose particular challenges.ObjectivesReview the latest research on alcoholism in SMW, focusing on various specificities of this population.MethodsLiterature review in the PubMed database, using the MESH terms “alcohol use disorder”, “women”, “female”, “trans woman”, “adult”. Free full text, publication in the last 5 years, English or Portuguese and article typology filters were applied. Following primary hits, secondary references were checked and a total of 10 articles were included. Results were grouped in epidemiological, etiological, therapeutical and prognostic specificities.ResultsData indicate that lesbian and bisexual women, compared to heterosexuals, are twice as likely to engage in binge drinking. AUD prevalence and patterns of alcohol use are especially higher among younger SMW. The influence of sexual orientation on alcohol use and related outcomes seems to be greater among women than men. Regarding etiology, internalized stigma, minority stress, victimization experiences, social norms and policies are the main culprits Even though SMW are more likely to report and ask hor help, many do not receive adequate treatment. SMW show an incresed risk of developing other complications, such as physical injuries, sexual assault, liver or cardiac disease.ConclusionsSexual minority women are particularly vulnerable to alcohol-related harms. Interventions especially directed to SMW need to be developed.DisclosureNo significant relationships.

A critical examination of disparities in eating disorder symptoms by sexual orientation among US adults in the NESARC‐III

Sexual minoritized persons evidence higher prevalence of eating disorders than heterosexual persons, yet it is unclear which specific symptoms drive these disparities. Empirical evidence also documents the importance of considering subclinical eating disorder presentations, as well as potential differentiation in expression of eating disorder symptoms based on gender. The current study complements that of Kamody et al. (2020), who examined sexual orientation-based disparities in eating disorder diagnoses using a nationally representative sample of the US adult population. Using the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III (NESARC-III), we compared the prevalence of eating disorder symptoms across sexual minority status separately for men and women. Sexual minoritized men were more likely than heterosexual men to report body mass index (BMI) < 18.5kg/m2 (odds ratio [OR]=1.76), thus, being screened into questions about restrictive eating. Sexual minoritized women were more likely than heterosexual women to endorse ever engaging in a binge-eating episode (OR=2.25) and engaging in weekly binge eating for at least 3 months (OR=1.58), thus, being screened into follow-up questions about binge eating. Sexual minoritized men were more likely than heterosexual men to fear gaining weight even when at their lowest weight (OR=4.35) and experience a loss of control when overeating (OR=3.13). Sexual orientation-based disparities in eating disorder symptom endorsement were nuanced when stratifying the entire sample by gender. Findings expand previous research on disparities in clinical/diagnosed eating disorders, highlighting the importance of assessing symptomology beyond diagnosis, as well as the intersectional influence of sexual orientation and gender, in both research and practice.

Geographic practice preferences of graduating medical students pursuing careers in dermatology

Geographic practice preferences of graduating medical students pursuing careers in dermatology

Sexual orientation and gender influence perceptions of disciplinary fit: Implications for sexual and gender diversity in STEM

AbstractScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) represent a highly valued academic discipline and career path in the 21st century; yet some individuals are excluded or discouraged from pursuing STEM because of their social group membership. Despite decades of research on social identity and fit within STEM (e.g., by gender and race), the psychological literature on issues within STEM based on sexual orientation is scant. We draw on notions of false dichotomies (i.e., social versus technical, personal versus professional, and subjectivity and interpretivism versus objectivity and positivism) to theorize how gender and sexual orientation influence perceived congruity with STEM as well as the Humanities. In the current study, we randomly assigned heterosexual participants (N = 318, Mage = 40, 52% women, 74% White) to rate one of five target groups (lesbian women, gay men, heterosexual women, heterosexual men, scientists) in terms of their perceived overlap with STEM and Humanities. We also assessed differences between target groups in terms of being rated as communal, agentic, and scientific. Results indicated that participants perceived lesbian women and gay men as less close to STEM than heterosexual men because they perceived lesbian and gay people as less agentic. In contrast, participants perceived lesbian women and gay men as closer to the Humanities than heterosexual men because they perceived lesbian and gay people as more communal. Drawing from these findings, we emphasize the profound implications of academic exclusion for lesbian and gay individuals.

MP19-18 SEXUAL ORIENTATION SIGNIFICANTLY INFLUENCES PATIENT-PROVIDER DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL HEALTH TOPICS: A MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL SURVEY FOR FAMILY GROWTH

You have accessJournal of UrologyHealth Services Research: Practice Patterns, Quality of Life and Shared Decision Making II (MP19)1 Sep 2021MP19-18 SEXUAL ORIENTATION SIGNIFICANTLY INFLUENCES PATIENT-PROVIDER DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL HEALTH TOPICS: A MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF THE NATIONAL SURVEY FOR FAMILY GROWTH Jesse Persily, Jenna Reich, Lamont Barlow, and Bobby Najari Jesse PersilyJesse Persily More articles by this author , Jenna ReichJenna Reich More articles by this author , Lamont BarlowLamont Barlow More articles by this author , and Bobby NajariBobby Najari More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002004.18AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: There is increasing awareness of the impact of minority stress on the LTGBQ community, and studies suggest clinicians struggle to provide adequate sexual health services to LGBTQ patients. Little is known about the LGBTQ patient-provider relationship from the patient perspective. Utilizing the National Survey for Family Growth (NSFG), we assessed the impact of sexual orientation on patient-provider discussions pertaining to sexual health, controlling for baseline sexual health risk factors. METHODS: The NSFG is a nationally representative survey of men aged 18-49 in the United States. All analyses were conducted using the provided sample. The 2011-2017 waves were combined for analysis. Men were classified based on whether they self-identified as heterosexual/straight, homosexual/gay, or bisexual. Men who did not respond were excluded. Questions related to health services usage and patient-provider discussions of sexual health were compared between groups. In addition to controlling for demographic factors, sexual risk was assessed and controlled for using five yes-or-no questions: 5 or more partners, sex for money HIV-positive partner, illicit drug use, and frequency of condom usage in the past year. Statistical analysis included chi-squared and ANOVA where appropriate. Significance was set to p<0.05. RESULTS: 13,657 men met inclusion criteria, equating to 60 million men. There were minimal significant differences in age, average income, and education level, but no differences in race between the groups. Results of the multivariable analysis are presented in the table. Men who identified as gay were more likely to be asked about number of sexual partners, condom use, and types of sexual practices. They were also more often tested and treated for STIs. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first nationally representative, controlled assessment of the influence of sexual orientation on physician discussions surroundings sexual health. Men who identified as gay or bisexual had significantly different interactions with providers, but contrary to published data, sexual health counseling and discussion were more common in this population, even after controlling for baseline sexual health risk. Source of Funding: None © 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e334-e335 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Jesse Persily More articles by this author Jenna Reich More articles by this author Lamont Barlow More articles by this author Bobby Najari More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Loading ...

Young adults' romantic investment behaviors on social media

AbstractAccording to Rusbult's (1980) investment model, relationships are built and maintained through continual investment in one partner over potential alternative partners. Social media have continued to become more integrated into people's personal lives, with romantic relationship processes often unfolding in this new landscape. A large body of extant literature has explored how social media influence ongoing romantic relationships, but less is known about how social media facilitate relationship transitions (i.e., initiation, dissolution) and associated investment behaviors. In a large and diverse sample (N = 1521), we examine young adults' (18–29 years) social media investment behaviors around the beginnings and ends of their relationships, with a particular focus on how gender, age, and sexual orientation influence behaviors such as posting and removing of images with partners, following and un‐following partners and members of partners' social networks, direct messaging, and commenting on partners' posts. Our results suggest that men and sexual minorities more often engage in investment behaviors earlier in the relationship and after relationship dissolution. However, women and sexual minorities more often engage in disinvestment behaviors after dissolution, including removing traces of an ex‐partner from one's page and blocking them on social media entirely. Our results provide further understanding of how young American adults are enacting each relationship stage on social media and how the intersection of social media and romantic relationships differs by demographic factors.