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Differential Reports of Suicidal Ideation and Attempts of Questioning Adults Compared to Heterosexual, Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Many sexual minority individuals attempt suicide each year, but little is known about the suicidality of individuals who are questioning their sexual orientation. This study assessed suicidal ideation and attempts of questioning individuals compared to lesbian/gay, bisexual, and heterosexual individuals. This cross-sectional study enrolled participants (N = 2,841) from a community health center. Questioning (OR = 4.286, 95% CI [2.119-8.671]), lesbian/gay (OR = 3.024, 95% CI [2.351-3.890]), and bisexual (OR = 4.389, 95% CI [2.942-6.575]) individuals had significantly greater odds of considering suicide compared to heterosexuals. However, questioning individuals had non-significant odds of attempting suicide compared to heterosexuals. We discuss possible explanations for these findings.

Source: Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health

DOI: 10.1080/19359705.2012.763081

Authors: Eva N. Woodward, David W. Pantalone, Judith Bradford

Institutions: Suffolk University, University of Massachusetts Boston, Fenway Health

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development