Adverse Childhood Experiences, Psychological Well-wBeing, and Grit: A Comparative Study between LGBTQIA+ and Cis-Heterogeneous Sample of India
description: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a major concern that has been related to serious health consequences. Moreover, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, and queer (LGBTQIA+) individuals are more likely to experience ACEs than cis-heterosexual individuals, especially in India. However, research in India has been scarce. This study compared these variables between Indian LGBTQIA+ individuals (n = 102) and cis-heterosexual individuals (n = 118) aged between 18 and 25. The findings of this comparative study reveal significant differences between LGBTQIA+ and cis-heterogeneous groups in terms of ACEs and grit levels. Notable differences were also discovered in three domains of psychological well-being: environmental mastery, positive interpersonal relationships, and self-acceptance. However, the vulnerability of LGBTQIA+ individuals in India reveals itself in descriptive statistics that report they are susceptible to negative outcomes in mental health. This study further emphasizes the importance of implementing focused interventions and support to increase psychological well-being and grit in the LGBTQIA+ community. 2026 selection and editorial matter, Balakrishnan C, Jayapriya J, Vinay M, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Nadarajah Manivannan individual chapters, the contributors.
creator: Satyanadan, Celina Daniel; Soumya, R.R.
source: Internet of Medical Things: Case Studies and Applications in Healthcare;pp.147-167
publisher: CRC Press
date: 01-01-2025
rights: Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
relation: ISBN: 978-104050436-9; 978-103274893-1;
language: English
type: Book chapter
coverage: Satyanadan C.D., Department of Psychology, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India; Soumya R.R., Department of Psychology, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India