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  11. Disclosure To Whom Matters: Association Between Disclosure Of Sexual Orientation And Mental Health Among Chinese Lgb People

Disclosure to Whom Matters: Association Between Disclosure of Sexual Orientation and Mental Health Among Chinese LGB People

Jimin Cai1,2, Haoyu Li1,2, Fei Guo1

  • 1CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Beijing, China.

International Journal of Sexual Health : Official Journal of the World Association for Sexual Health
|November 18, 2024

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View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Disclosure of sexual orientation positively impacts mental health in school, work, and friendships for lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) individuals, but not family. Bisexual individuals experienced less impact.

Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Mental Health Research
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Disclosure of sexual orientation is a significant aspect of identity development for lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) individuals.
  • The impact of disclosure on mental health can vary depending on social context and individual factors.
  • Understanding these nuances is crucial for supporting LGB individuals' well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between disclosing sexual orientation in various social settings and mental health outcomes.
  • To examine how context-specific disclosure influences psychological well-being among LGB populations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a large-scale, nationwide survey of 7867 lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) individuals in mainland China.
  • Employed quantitative methods to analyze the relationship between disclosure contexts and mental health indicators.
Keywords:
ChinaLGBdisclosuremental health

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Main Results:

  • Disclosure yielded positive mental health outcomes in educational (schools), professional (workplaces), and personal (close friendships) environments.
  • Disclosure within the family context did not show a significant association with positive mental health consequences.
  • Bisexual individuals reported being less influenced by the disclosure process compared to other LGB subgroups.

Conclusions:

  • The mental health benefits of sexual orientation disclosure are context-dependent for LGB individuals.
  • Professionals should consider situational factors when guiding LGB individuals through disclosure decisions.
  • Further research may explore the specific reasons for the lack of positive association in family contexts and the unique experiences of bisexual individuals.
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