Sexuality Minority Status, Victimization, Mental Health, and Substance Use
Abstract
Background: Prior research suggests that sexual minority status is related to victimization, mental health issues, and substance use. However, few studies have sought to connect these relationships in a way supported by theory, and fewer have utilized probability and/or nationally representative samples. Objective: The current study seeks to test the relationships among these variables, guided by general strain theory (GST). Methods: One wave of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health dataset (Add Health) (N = 14,121) and path modeling in Mplus are utilized. Results: Models run separately by race/ethnicity suggest that the relationship among these variables largely support expectations from GST, but with some notable differences by race/ethnicity. Conclusion: Results suggest a relationship among these variables that concurs with criminological theorizing. Implications and limitations are discussed.
Publication Title
Substance Use and Misuse
Recommended Citation
Wright, L., Savage, B., & Watts, S. (2024). Sexuality Minority Status, Victimization, Mental Health, and Substance Use. Substance Use and Misuse, 59 (13), 2008-2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2024.2392522
