Perceptions of discrimination and mental health of LGBTQI+ and non-LGBTQI+ youth and adults
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LGBTQI+ individuals describe experiences of discrimination that impact mental health. The aim of this study was to know the perception of discrimination experience and mental health of LGBTQI+ youth and adults compared to non-LGBTQI+ youth and adults. We conducted a cross-sectional study and followed a quantitative methodology. The sample consisted of 122 participants, 60 (49.2%) female, 34 (27.9%) male, 2 people identified as transgender and 1 non-binary (2.4%), aged 18-69 years (M=32.4, SD=11.0). The sample consists of two groups: the first group consisting of 60 non-LGBTQI+ participants and the second group consisting of 62 LGBTQI+ participants. Instruments were used to assess the experience of discrimination, psychopathological symptoms, namely anxiety and depression, and also a measure to assess internal shame. The results obtained in this study revealed differences in psychological well-being. However, only in the satisfaction with life trajectory item were the differences statistically significant. Regarding the experience of discrimination, there were differences associated with financial condition, the perception of the negative image of the LGBTQI+ group by the media, and also the knowledge of people who had experienced discrimination.
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