Sexual Orientation and Adolescent Health Outcomes: A Latent Profile Approach.

IF 3.6 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2022-11-28 DOI:10.1037/sgd0000615

Alejandra Fernandez, Lucas G Ochoa, Alyssa Lozano, Tae Kyoung Lee, Yannine Estrada, Maria Tapia, Samuel D Lopez Crespo, Guillermo Prado

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Purpose: Sexual orientation is multidimensional, yet existing studies often only assess one dimension. This study examines multiple dimensions of sexual orientation in a sample of Hispanic adolescents using a latent profile analysis. The study also examines differences in levels of adolescent family functioning (i.e., parent-adolescent communication, parental involvement, family communication) and depressive symptoms by latent profile or subgroup.

Methods: The study sample consisted of 456 Hispanic adolescents (M = 13.90 years; SD = 1.37). Adolescents self-reported their sexual orientation by responding to the Klein Sexual Orientation Grid (KSOG), family functioning (parent-adolescent communication, parental involvement, family communication), and depressive symptoms (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CESD) Scale). Latent profile analysis was used to identify heterogeneous groups of adolescents based on their response to the KSOG. A Welch test was used to examine mean levels of depressive symptoms and family functioning across profile membership.

Results: We found that a three-class solution (heterosexual: 90%, mostly bisexual: 6.05%, mostly LGBQ: 3.95%) fit the data best. Results from the Welch test indicated significant differences for parent-adolescent communication and depressive symptoms across latent profiles.

Conclusion: Existing research indicates that sexual minorities are at a disproportionate risk for adverse health outcomes. These findings corroborate best practice recommendations encouraging researchers to assess multiple dimensions of sexual orientation.

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性取向和青少年健康结果:一个潜在的侧面分析方法。

目的：性取向是多维的，但现有的研究往往只评估一个维度。本研究采用潜特征分析法，对西班牙裔青少年样本的性取向的多个维度进行了研究。该研究还根据潜特征或亚组研究了青少年家庭功能水平（即父母与青少年沟通、父母参与、家庭沟通）和抑郁症状的差异：研究样本包括 456 名西班牙裔青少年（男 = 13.90 岁；女 = 1.37）。青少年通过回答克莱因性取向网格（KSOG）、家庭功能（父母与青少年沟通、父母参与、家庭沟通）和抑郁症状（流行病学研究中心抑郁量表（CESD））来自我报告性取向。根据青少年对 KSOG 的反应，采用潜在特征分析来确定不同的青少年群体。我们使用韦尔奇检验来检测不同档案成员抑郁症状和家庭功能的平均水平：我们发现，三类解决方案（异性恋：90%；大部分为双性恋：6.05%；大部分为 LGBQ：3.95%）最符合数据。韦尔奇检验的结果表明，在父母与青少年的沟通和抑郁症状方面，不同潜特征之间存在显著差异：现有研究表明，性取向少数群体面临着过高的不良健康后果风险。这些研究结果证实了鼓励研究人员对性取向的多个方面进行评估的最佳实践建议。

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Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Social Sciences-Gender Studies

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期刊介绍： Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity ®, the official publication of APA Division 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity), is a scholarly journal dedicated to the dissemination of information in the field of sexual orientation and gender diversity. It is a primary outlet for research particularly as it impacts practice, education, public policy, and social action. The journal is intended to be a forum for scholarly dialogue that explores the multifaceted aspects of sexual orientation and gender diversity. Its focus is on empirical research (both quantitative and qualitative), theoretical and conceptual articles, in-depth reviews of the research and literature, clinical case studies, book reviews, and letters to the editor. Many issues include a major article or set of articles on a specific theme of importance to theory, research, and/or practice in the psychology of sexual orientation and gender diversity. In addition, articles address professional issues, methodological and theoretical issues, and comments on previous publications in the journal as well as such topics that advance the psychological knowledge of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their families, couples and marriage, health and health care, aging, work, and careers. The journal includes all areas of psychological research, especially developmental, social, clinical, community, counseling, family, gender roles and gender nonconformity, lifespan and aging, cultural diversity including race and ethnicity, and international issues.