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The Association of Multiple Identities with Self‐Directed Violence and Depression among Transgender Individuals

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Transgender individuals have a high prevalence of self-directed violence; however, there is scant literature focusing on their unique experiences. The differences in self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and depression based on racial/ethnic identity and sexual orientation were examined among transgender individuals. Data were gathered from the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 National College Health Assessment. Across racial/ethnic identities, greater proportions of transgender students endorsed self-directed violence than their cisgender peers. Among transgender individuals, sexual minorities were more likely to report suicidal ideation than their heterosexual peers, and racial/ethnic minorities had higher odds of attempting suicide than non-Hispanic White individuals.

Source: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior

DOI: 10.1111/sltb.12234

Authors: Megan C. Lytle, John R. Blosnich, Charles Kamen

Institutions: University of Rochester Medicine, University of Rochester, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Center for Healthcare Evaluation, Research, and Promotion

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funders: University of Rochester, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences