Identity and Psychosis Risk in Sexual Minority Youth: Temporal Dynamics of Identity and Suspiciousness Through Experience Sampling Methodology

Identity difficulties are closely linked to suspiciousness in adolescents, particularly among sexual minority youth. The bidirectional relationship suggests a reinforcing cycle that may increase vulnerability to psychotic experiences. These findings stress the need for preventive interventions that address identity integration during adolescence, especially for sexual minority adolescents navigating identity development in a heteronormative context.