Sexual Orientation Identity Change and Psychological Distress Among College Students in China: A Longitudinal Study
Poster Session IV
Friday May 23, 2025 (16:00 - 17:00 ET)
Keyword: LGBTQ+Abstract: In a 2020 study of 482 college students in East China, sexual orientation identity changes were linked to increased psychological distress. Males shifting to a sexual minority status had higher depressive symptoms, while static sexual minority females showed increased anxiety. Multi-level interventions are recommended for support.
- Cheng Yu (Presenting Author)
- Stephen Pan (Author)
- Sara Oswalt (Author)
- Sudais Imtiaz (Author)
- Etienne Jaime (Author)
- Katelyn Sileo (Author)
