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10-12-2019 | ORIGINAL PAPER

Sexual Racism, Psychological Symptoms, and Mindfulness Among Ethnically/Racially Diverse Young Men Who Have Sex with Men: a Moderation Analysis

Auteurs: Marco A. Hidalgo, Eric Layland, Katrina Kubicek, Michele Kipke

Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness | Uitgave 2/2020

Abstract

Objectives

This study examined the potential moderating role of trait mindfulness on the association between perceived sexual racism and psychological symptoms among a community-based sample of ethnic/racial minority young men who have sex with men (MSM) residing in greater Los Angeles.

Methods

From a cross-sectional sample of 448 participants, aged 16–24 years, survey data were analyzed to examine rates of perceived sexual racism, mindfulness, psychological symptoms, and moderation by mindfulness through various analyses, including analysis of variance and logistic regression.

Results

Results indicated that Latino young MSM reported the lowest scores of sexual racism, and sexual racism was associated with higher odds of psychological symptoms, suicidal ideation with a plan in the past year, and self-injury in the past 3 months. The protective potential of mindfulness was suggested by its main effects on psychological symptoms; however, it only buffered the effects of sexual racism on suicidal ideation with a plan and self-injury, with marginal buffering effects on depression.

Conclusions

Findings underscore the potential utility of assessing sexual racism among young MSM of color, as well as the potential benefit of mindfulness approaches to buffer the effects of sexual racism on symptoms of depression. Interpretation of these findings is briefly discussed.

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Titel: Sexual Racism, Psychological Symptoms, and Mindfulness Among Ethnically/Racially Diverse Young Men Who Have Sex with Men: a Moderation Analysis
Auteurs: Marco A. Hidalgo
Eric Layland
Katrina Kubicek
Michele Kipke
Publicatiedatum: 10-12-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Mindfulness / Uitgave 2/2020
Print ISSN: 1868-8527
Elektronisch ISSN: 1868-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-019-01278-5

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