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Exploring Potential Determinants of Sexual Victimization Disparities Among Young Sexual Minoritized People: A
Corey E Flanders1, Nicole VanKim2, RaeAnn E Anderson3
1Mt. Holyoke.
Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
|January 16, 2025
Summary
Sexual stigma increases sexual violence risk for young lesbian and bisexual individuals. Intersectional marginalization further heightens vulnerability, necessitating targeted interventions for this marginalized group.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Young sexual minority individuals experience higher rates of sexual violence than heterosexual peers.
- Bisexual women face the largest disparity, yet underlying factors remain understudied.
- Sexual stigma is an emerging factor linked to sexual victimization in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors contributing to sexual violence vulnerability in young lesbian and bisexual individuals.
- To examine similarities and differences in vulnerability between lesbian and bisexual groups.
- To explore the role of sexual stigma in sexual victimization.
Main Methods:
- A concurrent mixed-method study combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.
- Survey of 328 participants to assess relationships between sexual stigma and sexual violence.
- In-depth interviews with 25 participants with a history of sexual victimization.
Main Results:
- Sexual stigma significantly predicted increased sexual violence reporting among bisexual individuals, and to a lesser extent, lesbian individuals.
- Qualitative data revealed how intersectional marginalization at multiple levels increases vulnerability.
- Findings highlight distinct and shared pathways to sexual violence for lesbian and bisexual youth.
Conclusions:
- Sexual stigma is a significant predictor of sexual violence experiences for young sexual minority individuals.
- Intersectional experiences of marginalization are crucial in understanding heightened vulnerability.
- Developing effective interventions requires addressing both sexual stigma and broader societal marginalization.
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