Trauma and latinx sexual- and gender-minority immigrants in the U.S

Fernando Estrada; Isaiah Jay Jones; David Rivera; Amaranta Ramirez; Alison Cerezo

doi:10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101439

Trauma and latinx sexual- and gender-minority immigrants in the U.S

Curr Opin Psychol. 2022 Oct:47:101439. doi: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101439. Epub 2022 Aug 6.

Authors

Fernando Estrada¹, Isaiah Jay Jones², David Rivera², Amaranta Ramirez², Alison Cerezo²

Affiliations

¹ Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive, UNH 1500 Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90045. Electronic address: fernando.estrada@lmu.edu.
² University of California, Santa Barbara Gevirtz School, EDUC 2137 Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 93106-9490.

PMID: 36037739
DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101439

Abstract

Due to their multiple minoritized identities, Latinx sexual- and gender-minority immigrants risk exposure to various forms of traumatic stressors at home and abroad that can result in post-traumatic stress disorder and other comorbid problems like depression. A much-needed review and synthesis of the latest research highlights important factors for practitioners and scholars to consider relevant to this vulnerable and under researched population. A data-driven conceptualization helps identify risk factors across different points in time such as violence and discrimination from communal and institutional sources as well as acculturative and minority stressors. Gender can heighten the risk for victimization. Response factors to consider include social support and coping, trauma-informed interventions, and access to culturally competent integrative care.

Keywords: Immigration; Latinx; Sexual and gender minorities; Trauma.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acculturation
Bullying*
Crime Victims*
Emigrants and Immigrants*
Humans
Sexual and Gender Minorities*