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Shadows of Fear: How Pandemic Uncertainty Fuels LGBTQ+ Targeted Violence.
Luo Cen1, Zhao Yunlong2, Sajid Ali3
1Postdoctoral Research Station, China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, China.
Archives of Sexual Behavior
|February 5, 2026
Summary
Pandemic uncertainty intensifies societal anxieties, leading to increased crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals globally. This study reveals a significant link between global health crises and targeted violence, highlighting the need for tailored policy interventions.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Criminology
Background:
- Societal anxieties and prejudice intensify during global crises.
- Marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, face heightened vulnerability to violence.
- Pandemic uncertainty has been linked to a rise in targeted crimes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of pandemic uncertainty on LGBTQ+ crimes.
- To analyze these effects across ten diverse economies.
- To provide country-specific insights beyond traditional panel data analysis.
Main Methods:
- Employed the quantile-on-quantile approach for precise, country-specific analysis.
- Utilized a comprehensive pandemic uncertainty index, integrating data from multiple pandemics (SARS, MERS, avian flu, Ebola, etc.).
- Examined relationships between variables within the context of individual economies.
Main Results:
- Pandemic uncertainty was found to drive a surge in LGBTQ+ crimes in most studied countries.
- Distinct patterns and trends in crime surges were observed across different economies.
- The quantile-on-quantile method revealed unique economic characteristics influencing the relationship.
Conclusions:
- Pandemic uncertainty significantly contributes to increased violence against LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Tailored policy assessments and strategies are urgently needed to address this evolving impact.
- Understanding country-specific dynamics is crucial for effective interventions.
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