VICTIMIZATION EXPERIENCES AND COGNITIVE HEALTH: VARIATION BY SEXUAL MINORITY STATUS
2024
Victimization Experiences and Cognitive Health in Sexual Minorities
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Author Information
Author(s): Barbee Harry
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Hypothesis
Victimization experiences negatively impact cognitive health outcomes, particularly among sexual minorities.
Conclusion
Victimization experiences harm cognitive health, with sexual minorities facing greater risks than heterosexual individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- Victimization experiences are linked to worse cognitive health outcomes.
- Sexual minorities report worse cognitive health outcomes compared to heterosexual individuals when experiencing victimization.
Takeaway
When people are treated badly, it can hurt their thinking and memory, especially for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Methodology
Data from the Health and Retirement Study was analyzed using adjusted logistic and Poisson regression models.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in the United States, including sexual minorities and heterosexual individuals.
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