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Complex Outness Patterns Among Sexual Minority Youth: A Latent Class Analysis
Antonia E Caba1, Allen B Mallory2, Kay A Simon3
1Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA. antonia.caba@uconn.edu.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
|February 12, 2022
Summary
Sexual minority youth (SMY) exhibit diverse patterns of sexual identity disclosure across social contexts. These varied "outness" profiles significantly impact SMY well-being, mental health, and experiences with bullying and family rejection.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Prior research on sexual minority youth (SMY) and sexual identity disclosure (
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify distinct patterns of "outness" among SMY across various social contexts.
- Examine demographic and well-being differences associated with these "outness" patterns.
Main Methods:
- Latent class analysis of a national sample of 8,884 SMY (ages 13-17).
- Analysis included demographic variables, depression, family rejection, and bullying experiences.
Main Results:
- Six distinct "outness" classes were identified, ranging from "out to all but teachers" to "very much not out."
- Significant variations in class membership were observed based on age, sexual identity, gender identity, race/ethnicity, geographic location, and well-being outcomes.
Conclusions:
- "Outness" is a complex, context-dependent phenomenon for SMY, not a simple dichotomy.
- Understanding these nuanced patterns is crucial for addressing the health and well-being of SMY.
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