Understanding the role of self-stigma in mental health in sexuality-diverse adolescents

Dylan Gilbey

doi:10.26182/dfws-0666

Understanding the role of self-stigma in mental health in sexuality-diverse adolescents

Dylan Gilbey

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Sexuality-diverse adolescents are at higher risk of mental health concerns and suicide compared to their peers, and this disparity may be partially explained by their experience of self-stigma, occurring when stigmatising beliefs are internalised and self-directed in a manner that is painful and distressing. This thesis explored self-stigma as it relates to mental health in sexuality-diverse adolescents and developed a novel scale to measure self-stigma in this population. Self-stigma was associated with heightened distress, diminished self-esteem, and greater likelihood of suicidal thoughts and behaviour. These findings will help inform clinical and social intervention strategies to improve wellbeing in sexuality-diverse adolescents.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Ohan, Jeneva, Supervisor Lin, Ashleigh, Supervisor Perry, Yael, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Australian Government Research Training Program
Award date	19 Dec 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/dfws-0666
Publication status	Unpublished - 2022

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Effectiveness, Acceptability and Feasibility of Digital Health Interventions for LGBTIQ+ Young People: Systematic Review
Gilbey, D., Morgan, H., Lin, A. & Perry, Y., 3 Dec 2020, In: Journal of Medical Internet Research . 22, 12, e20158.
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Trajectories of Mental Health Difficulties in Young People Who are Attracted to the Same Gender: A Systematic Review
Gilbey, D., Mahfouda, S., Ohan, J., Lin, A. & Perry, Y., 1 Sept 2020, In: Adolescent Research Review. 5, 3, p. 281-293 13 p.
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Effectiveness, Acceptability and Feasibility of Digital Health Interventions for LGBTIQ+ Young People: Systematic Review

Trajectories of Mental Health Difficulties in Young People Who are Attracted to the Same Gender: A Systematic Review

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