Centrality and Private Regard as Key Factors Predicting Psychological Distress and Self-Esteem in Sexual Minorities

Sexual minority individuals (lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals) suffer from stigmatization, or minority stress, which often predicts negative mental health outcomes and low self-esteem. However, specific dimensions of identity (e.g., centrality and regard) may buffer against these negative outcomes i...

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Main Authors: Fredrick, Emma G., Williams, Stacey L.
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2015
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Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/8073