Gay-related stress occurs when gay men and lesbians must deal with stressors that are
unique to their sexual orientation. This research examined the relationship of gay-related …

Exposure to gay-related discrimination, perceived stigma or other stressors is associated
with poorer mental health for gay and lesbian individuals. Yet not all gay men and lesbians …

This study examined both the meanings and sources/causes of stress from the perspectives
of lesbians and gay men (n= 30), using a series of focus groups. The findings suggest that …

This research describes the empirical classification of stressors for gay men and lesbians.
Volunteer respondents were recruited through a free local gay and lesbian newspaper …

Minority stress, such as racism and gay bashing, may be associated with sexual problems,
but this notion has not been examined in the literature. African-American gay/bisexual men …

The longitudinal relations between gay-related stress (ie, gay-related stressful events,
negative attitudes toward homosexuality, and discomfort with homosexuality) and emotional …

The relationships among gay‐related and non‐gay‐related stressful life events, self‐esteem,
emotional distress, and multiple problem behaviors (conduct problems, alcohol use, drug …

Reviews the literature on the stress experienced by lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals as a
result of their minority status, and offers a new conceptualization for studying stress among …

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 …

The current study answers a need to provide information about bisexual as differentiated
from gay/lesbian individuals and to increase understanding of the sexual minority stress …