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  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sexual minorities often face unique mental health challenges.
  • The intersection of religious identity and sexual minority status presents complex psychological dynamics.
  • Internalized homonegativity is a known risk factor for poor mental health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between internalized homonegativity, religious identity, and mental health (depression, anxiety) in sexual minority individuals.
  • To investigate the moderating role of religious activity on the association between internalized homonegativity and mental health.
  • To explore the influence of resolving conflict between religious and sexual minority identities on health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Path analysis was used with a diverse sample of 1317 sexual minority participants.
  • Data were collected from various sociopolitical contexts to ensure broad applicability.
  • Statistical models assessed direct and indirect effects, including moderation.

Main Results:

  • Internalized homonegativity and identity conflict resolution were significantly associated with health outcomes.
  • Religiousness markers were not directly linked to depression or anxiety levels.
  • Religious activity moderated the impact of internalized homonegativity on depression, mitigating its negative effect.

Conclusions:

  • Religious activity can buffer the negative mental health effects of internalized homonegativity for sexual minorities.
  • Findings highlight the importance of culturally sensitive approaches for religious sexual minority populations.
  • Implications for clinical practice, public policy, and future research are discussed.