Discrimination, work stress, and psychological well-being in LGBTI workers in Spain

  1. Miguel Moya 1
  2. Alba Moya-Garófano 1
  1. 1 Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC), University of Granada, Spain
Revue:
Psychosocial Intervention

ISSN: 1132-0559

Année de publication: 2020

Volumen: 29

Número: 2

Pages: 93-101

Type: Article

DOI: 10.5093/PI2020A5 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAccès ouvert editor

D'autres publications dans: Psychosocial Intervention

Résumé

Discrimination and prejudice against LGBTI people in Spain are much lower than they used to be; however, negative attitudes towards them may still persist. The purpose of this study was to analyze whether LGBTI individuals perceive the existence of prejudice or discrimination due to their sexual orientation in the workplace. To assess these perceptions in relative terms, we compared them with those of heterosexual individuals. We also analyzed whether perceived discrimination was associated with work stress, the presence of common mental disorders, and depression. Results revealed that LGBTI employees reported experiencing greater discrimination in the workplace because of their sexualorientation, which in turn led to a greater incidence of work stress, mental disorders, and depression. Our findings confirm that job discrimination against LGBTI people is still present, along with some of its harmful consequences, and highlight the need for interventions to reduce prejudice against LGBTI persons in the workplace.

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