Abstract
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth experience housing instability, including homelessness, at higher rates than heterosexuals. Few studies have examined differences within SGM populations and intersections of housing and health. Data were drawn from a study of SGM young adults who were assigned male at birth. Nearly one-quarter of the sample reported homelessness, unstable housing, or both in the six months prior to assessment. Housing instability was higher among those of lower income and educational attainment. Additionally, those who experienced any housing instability reported higher levels of depression, poorer self-rated health, and greater gay-related stigma; in multivariable models, only self-rated health was related to housing status. Stigma and discrimination may lead to poorer mental health; housing instability and homelessness may be a manifestation of stigma perpetuated by social conditions and mental health burdens directed by familial rejection. Findings indicate the importance of a biopsychosocial perspective in addressing housing instability in SGM youth.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1693-1711 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Journal of health care for the poor and underserved |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Keywords
- Health disparities
- Housing status
- LGBT homelessness
- Mental health
- Sexual and gender minorities
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