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Bisexuality, poverty and mental health: A mixed methods analysis
Lori E Ross1, Laurel O'Gorman2, Melissa A MacLeod3
1Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College St. Room 560, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 3M7, Canada; Social & Epidemiological Research Department, Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, 33 Russell St. Room T406, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1R8, Canada.
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|March 28, 2016
Summary
Poverty significantly worsens mental health for bisexual individuals, increasing depression and PTSD. This intersectionality impacts employment, discrimination, and access to support and care.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Bisexuality is linked to poorer mental health outcomes, partly due to income disparities.
- The complex interplay between bisexuality, poverty, and mental health remains under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationships between bisexuality, poverty, and mental health in adults.
- To identify pathways through which poverty impacts the mental well-being of bisexual individuals.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study involving 302 bisexual adults in Ontario, Canada.
- Utilized internet-based surveys measuring psychological distress and minority stress.
- Included semi-structured qualitative interviews for in-depth contextualization.
Main Results:
- Participants below the Canadian Low Income Cut Off (LICO) reported higher depression and PTSD symptoms.
- Individuals in poverty experienced significantly more perceived discrimination.
- Qualitative data revealed four pathways linking bisexuality, poverty, and mental health.
Conclusions:
- Income disparities are a key factor in the mental health of bisexual individuals.
- Interventions addressing financial stability, discrimination, and access to culturally competent care are crucial.
- Understanding intersectionality is vital for improving bisexual mental health outcomes.
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