Abstract How can someone successfully integrate a lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) identity and a Mormon identity? Using a sample of 530 LGB-identified individuals raised in the Later-Day Saints (LDS) church, this study asks how factors of empowerment are associated with sexual identity affirmation and mental health outcomes. We found that sexual identity support, connection needs support, LGBT community support, and educational attainment were significantly associated with more positive mental health outcomes. LGB women who were raised Mormon appear to fair worse than men, on average. We also found that those raised Mormon who had disaffiliated with the LDS church reported significantly lower levels of internalized homonegativity than those still affiliated. Clinicians working with LGB Mormons and post-Mormons should consider the effect that affirming sources of support may have on positive mental health outcomes.

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性少数群体中的身份确认和心理健康：提高摩门教徒样本

摘要某人如何成功地整合女同性恋，双性恋（LGB）身份和摩门教徒身份？使用在后期圣徒（LDS）教会中长大的530名经LGB识别的个体的样本，本研究询问了赋权因素如何与性身份确认和心理健康结果相关联。我们发现性身份支持，人际关系需要支持，LGBT社区支持和教育程度与更积极的心理健康结果显着相关。平均而言，长大了摩门教徒的LGB女性似乎比男性差很多。我们还发现，那些与LDS教会有隶属关系的摩门教徒所报告的内部同性消极程度远低于那些仍与之有联系的人。