Structural Homophobia and Suicidal Ideation and Behavior Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents have high risk for suicidal behavior, and structural homophobia could contribute to inequities in suicidal ideation and behavior among SGM youth. Limited prior research has examined how comprehensive indicators of structural homophobia are related to suicidal ideation and behavior among SGM adolescents. Anti-gay legislation has been increasing in many states, and studies that enhance our understanding of the associations between structural homophobia and risk for suicidal behavior among SGM youth must be prioritized. We examined associations between structural homophobia at the state level and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a nationwide sample of SGM adolescents ages 14-18 in the United States (n = 1837) who completed a cross-sectiona

SUBMITTER: Chang YW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12341831 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature