Gay and bisexual men suffer from higher rates of mental health disorders than their
heterosexual counterparts. Minority stress theory provides the framework for much research …

Gay and bisexual men might face unique, status-based competitive pressures given that
their social and sexual relationships often occur with other men, who are known to compete …

This study describes a special type of psychosocial stress--stress derived from minority
status--and explores its effects on psychological distress in gay men. The concept of minority …

Sexual minorities are exposed to various gay-related and general stressors that increase
risk of mental and physical health problems. Yet, less attention has been paid to positive …

This study describes stress as derived from minority status and explores its effect on
psychological distress in gay men. The concept of minority stress is based on the premise …

Among sexual minority men, gay, bisexual, and queer men (GBQM) may experience
differences in terms of their sense of belonging to a sexual minority community (community …

Though research has demonstrated that gay men suffer stress-related mental health
disparities compared with heterosexuals, little is known about factors that protect gay …

ABSTRACT The Minority Stress Model has proposed that connectedness to a specific
minority community may be a protective factor for stigmatized groups. This study evaluated …

The authors examined the contributions of the minority stress model, traditional masculine
gender roles, and perceived social norms in accounting for gay men's use of alcohol …

Minority stress theory proposes that sexual minority mental health disparities can be largely
explained by stressors induced by heterosexist culture, which often results in a lifetime of …