Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
Summer 2024
Abstract
Social media use among LGBTQ+ individuals plays an important role in identity development. We explored social media usage with multiple targeted measures in the present study. Two-hundred ninety-nine queer individuals filled out a survey related to social media use, minority stress, and mental health. In multiple regression analyses, we found that commitment to community online, online social support, and perceived authenticity online significantly related to better mental health (p < .05). Meanwhile, compounding minority identities predicted increased minority stress and worse mental health. Findings support minority stress theory and suggest that multiply-marginalized individuals struggle to reap the benefits of queer social media communities.
Recommended Citation
Rothman, Benji; Sobel, Julia; and Murnen, Sarah K., "Queer Community Online: Minority Stress and Mental Health" (2024). Kenyon Summer Science Scholars Program. Paper 710.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/summerscienceprogram/710