Presentation Title
The Influence of Family Acceptance on Mental Health among LGBT Individuals
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
College
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Major
Psychology
Location
Event Center B
Faculty Mentor
Dr. David Chavez
Start Date
2-27-2013 10:10 AM
End Date
2-27-2013 6:00 PM
Abstract
It has been found that support can have a buffering impact regarding poor mental health and health risk behaviors in the LGBT community; whereas unsupportive behavior can lead LGBT individuals to engage in risky behavior. It was hypothesized that family acceptance would increase positive outcomes, specifically self-efficacy, self esteem, and general health. Additionally, it was expected that it would also be negatively associated with negative outcomes, specifically substance abuse, psychological distress, and suicide ideation.
The Influence of Family Acceptance on Mental Health among LGBT Individuals
Event Center B
It has been found that support can have a buffering impact regarding poor mental health and health risk behaviors in the LGBT community; whereas unsupportive behavior can lead LGBT individuals to engage in risky behavior. It was hypothesized that family acceptance would increase positive outcomes, specifically self-efficacy, self esteem, and general health. Additionally, it was expected that it would also be negatively associated with negative outcomes, specifically substance abuse, psychological distress, and suicide ideation.
