Title: Heterosexist Discrimination, Sexual Identity, and Conflicts in Allegiances among Latinx Sexual Minority Adults
Abstract: Empirical research has supported that higher
behavioral engagement with and higher affective pride toward the
LGBTQ+ community are associated with greater psychological
well-being among Latinx sexual minorities (e.g., lesbian, gay,
bisexual, queer, etc.). Less is known, however, about predictors of
sexual identity development among Latinx sexual minorities. This
study explores how heterosexist discrimination may be related to
the exploration and affirmation of one’s sexual minority identity.
Conversely, conflicts in allegiance (CIA), that is, the experience
of perceived incompatibility Latinx sexual minorities may
experience between their racial-ethnic and sexual minority
identities, was examined as a potential negative correlate. This
study applies a rejection-identification model and identity
development theories to test the associations between heterosexist
discrimination, conflicts in allegiances and sexual identity
constructs (LGBTQ+ behavioral engagement and affective pride).
Among a sample of 366 Latinx sexual minorities, this study found
both heterosexist discrimination and conflicts in allegiances were
significant predictors of LGBTQ+ behavioral engagement and
affective pride. Additionally, data supported two mediational
models that tested relations between heterosexist discrimination,
LGBTQ+ behavioral engagement, and affective pride. This study
contributes to our understanding of sexual minority identity among
Latinx individuals. These findings can assist helping professionals
and community centers in promoting psychological well-being among
Latinx sexual minority individuals by informing identity-affirming
practices and interventions.
Publication Year: 2018
Publication Date: 2018-01-01
Language: en
Type: dissertation
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