Using a Minority Stress Framework to Explore Psychological Distress in Gay Asian American Men: A Moderation Analysis
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Authors
Phung, Danny
Issue Date
2025
Type
Dissertation
Language
en_US
Keywords
Asian cultural values , conflict of allegiance , counseling interventions , gay Asian American men , minority stress , psychological distress
Alternative Title
Abstract
The number of Asian Americans and individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ is increasing in the United States. Mental health disparities exist for both of these populations and their intersections. The intersection of being both gay and Asian American has been understudied. Dual identity development for Gay Asian American men produces a conflict of allegiance, which requires the negotiation of Asian cultural values. Within the current study, Meyer’s (2003) minority stress theory was utilized to conceptualize the stressful impact of marginalized identities and their overall mental health and psychological distress. This exploratory study utilized moderation analysis to examine the role of conflict of allegiance, Asian cultural values, and psychological distress in a sample of 118 gay Asian American men. Results indicated significant predictors of conflict of allegiance and Asian cultural values on psychological distress. No significant moderation was supported. The practical significance of counseling implications and interventions are discussed for gay Asian American men.