Table 4.
Unstandardized Parameter Estimates and Significance Levels for Model in Figure 1
| Measurement model | Unstandardized coefficients (SE) | p |
|---|---|---|
| Religious stress → spiritual conflict | 1.00 (0) | - |
| Religious stress → spiritual comfort | −0.60 (.19) | .001 |
| Gay-related stress → family reaction | 1.00 (0) | - |
| Gay-related stress → visibility with family/friends | 0.91 (.14) | <.001 |
| Gay-related stress → visibility with school/public | 0.93 (.14) | <.001 |
| Gay-related stress → violence/harassment | 0.89 (.15) | <.001 |
| Negative LGB identity → internalized homonegativity | 1.00 (0) | - |
| Negative LGB identity → difficult process | 1.52 (.25) | <.001 |
| Negative LGB identity → sexual orientation conflict | 1.62 (.32) | <.001 |
| Mental health outcomes → depression | 1.00 (0) | - |
| Mental health outcomes → anxiety | 0.70 (.08) | <.001 |
| Mental health outcomes → self-esteem | −0.70 (.08) | <.001 |
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| Structural model, direct effects | Unstandardized | p |
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| Religious stress → negative LGB identity | 0.41 (.19) | .035 |
| Gay-related stress → negative LGB identity | 0.36 (.11) | .001 |
| Negative LGB identity → mental health outcomes | 7.25 (2.04) | <.001 |
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| Indirect effects | Unstandardized | p |
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| Religious stress → mental health outcomes (via negative LGB identity) | 2.91 (1.39) | .032 |
| Gay-related stress → mental health outcomes (via negative LGB identity) | 2.62 (.94) | .005 |
Note. N = 171