Unraveling psychosis risk in sexual minorities: temporal dynamics of social defeat and suspiciousness in adolescence
The experience of "not fitting in" when in company may be the most poignant social factor increasing risk for psychotic experiences in sexual minority youth. The findings highlight the need for inclusive environments where sexual minority individuals feel supported and integrated.
Authors
- Inez Myin‐Germeys (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3731-4930)
- Anu Pauliina Hiekkaranta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9789-8539)
- Ruud van Winkel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6262-1935)
- Aleksandra Lecei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0877-0520)
- Robin Achterhof (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3269-2270)
- Margaux Sageot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5102-8351)
- Kristof Vansteeland
Institutions
- Leiden University (NL)
- University of Applied Sciences Leiden (NL)
- University Hospital Cologne (DE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
- KU Leuven (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-09-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.70042
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.12