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Sexual racism and mental health among Asian American sexual minority men: The moderating role of internalized racism.

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: = .012; elevated internalized racism amplified the association between sexual racism and depressive symptoms. Our study supplies evidence of the connections between sexual racism, internalized racism, and poorer mental health. These findings can inform multi-level prevention and intervention efforts to minimize experiences of sexual racism and mitigate its negative effects among ASMM.

Source: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

DOI: 10.1037/sgd0000945

Authors: Christopher Chiu, Ryan M. Wade, Karen L. Suyemoto, David W. Pantalone