Check out “Subtle and Intersectional Minority Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents of Color: Mediating Role of Self-Esteem and Sense of Mastery” which has been published in Prevention Science!

This study sought to examine associations among subtle and intersectional forms of minority stressors unique to sexual and gender minority adolescents of color, self-esteem, sense of mastery, and depressive symptoms. It was found that intersectional forms of minority stress were directly associated with elevated depressive symptoms. Also, self-concept, self-esteem, and sense of mastery mediated the associations between minority stress and depressive symptoms. 

To read more about this study, you can read the full article here. To view all of the lab’s publications, see our Publications page.

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