Browsing by Subject "sexual orientation"

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    Assisting Youth with Disclosing their Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity using an Ecomap
    (Routledge, 2020) Brandon-Friedman, Richard A.; Kinney, M. Killian
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    Disproportionate Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Perceived Social Support, Mental Health and Somatic Symptoms in Sexual and Gender Minority Populations
    (Taylor & Francis, 2021-01) Moore, Scott Emory; Wierenga, Kelly L.; Prince, Dana M.; Gillani, Braveheart; Mintz, Laura Janine; School of Nursing
    Deaths from COVID-19 continue to rise, and this virus has asymmetric impacts on marginalized communities though specific impacts on sexual and gender minority communities are not well understood. From March 23 to June 20, 2020, in an online cross-sectional survey among 1380 US adults, we assessed physical symptoms, psychological symptoms, rumination, and perceived social support in order to describe differences between sexual and gender minority (n = 290) and cisgender heterosexual (n = 1090) respondents. Sexual and gender minority respondents had more frequent COVID-19-associated physical symptoms and depression and anxiety symptoms. Sexual and gender minorities had a significantly higher proportion of depression and anxiety scores exceeding the clinical concern threshold. Longitudinal studies on the physical and psychological impacts of COVID-19 among sexual and gender minority communities are needed to inform interventions to eliminate these disparities.
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    Does it get better? Exploring “it gets better” videos using visual sociology
    (Taylor & Francis, 2021) Brandon-Friedman, Richard A.; Kinney, M. Killian; School of Social Work
    In 2010, the It Gets Better (IGB) project website was launched to house videos containing messages of support for youth who identify as sexual and/or gender minorities (SGMs). Despite success as a virtual social movement, scholars have suggested that the imagery portrayed may unintentionally exclude those who are most marginalized and that the videos often implore individuals to endure suffering now to gain happiness later. Using visual sociology methodology, the visual messaging and demographics of IGB video producers were examined and compared against criticisms of the project. Imagery portrayed was consistent with common concerns about exclusions of minorities, those who do not fit social standards of physical attractiveness, and those who challenge heteronormativity and adherence to gender norms. Despite IGB videos’ intentions to promote hope, the tales of struggle and hardship relayed often resulted in the depiction of negative emotions. Expressions of confidence, defiance, and empathy were visible, but the most prevalent emotion was sadness. Negative visual presentations and exclusion of significant demographics within the SGM community suggest IGB videos project more complex visual signals and different messaging than would be expected from videos designed to be supportive. Professionals should be attuned to these concerns when working with SGM youth.
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    Outing
    (ABC-CLIO, 2021) Brandon-Friedman, Richard A.
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    Sexual Identity
    (ABC-CLIO, 2021) Brandon-Friedman, Richard A.