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Potentially Traumatic Events and the Association Between Gender Minority Stress and Suicide Risk in a Gender-Diverse
Chelsea M Cogan1, James A Scholl1, Jenny Y Lee1
1Department of Psychology, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
Journal of Traumatic Stress
|August 10, 2021
Summary
Minority stressors, such as discrimination and internalized transphobia, partially explain suicide risk in transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, independent of trauma exposure. Addressing these stressors is crucial for suicide prevention in TGD populations.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals face higher risks of trauma and adverse health outcomes.
- Minority stressors are significant factors contributing to mental health disparities in TGD populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the interplay between minority stressors, potentially traumatic events (PTEs), and suicide risk in TGD individuals.
- To determine if proximal and distal minority stressors mediate suicide risk.
- To examine if PTEs moderate the relationship between minority stressors and suicide risk.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 155 self-identified TGD individuals completed validated questionnaires.
- Assessed were distal (e.g., discrimination) and proximal (e.g., internalized transphobia) gender identity-related stressors.
- Evaluated were lifetime PTE history and suicide risk (ideation and behavior).
Main Results:
- Proximal minority stressors partially mediated the association between distal stressors and suicide risk.
- The number of PTEs did not significantly moderate this mediation model.
- Minority stressors contribute to suicide risk in TGD individuals beyond the impact of trauma exposure.
Conclusions:
- Interventions targeting minority stress are essential for reducing suicide risk in TGD populations.
- Addressing both minority stressors and trauma exposure is recommended for comprehensive suicide prevention strategies.
- Understanding the unique stressors faced by TGD individuals can inform tailored mental health support.
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