When the stresses of stigma and discrimination are factored out, homosexual persons are still significantly more likely to have emotional problems than heterosexual people.

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Studies have shown that the higher rates of emotional problems among homosexual individuals are largely attributable to the stresses of stigma and discrimination they face, rather than their sexual orientation itself. When these external factors are accounted for, the disparity in emotional health between homosexual and heterosexual individuals significantly decreases.

When the Stresses of Stigma and Discrimination Are Factored Out