Religious Affiliation’s Association with Suicidality across Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities

The objective was to replicate and extend earlier findings examining the intersection of sexual orientation religious affiliation predicting suicidality. Current analyses used updated data extended prior work by how relates suicidality for transgender individuals. Data were collected in 2021 from 46,562 adolescents representative Utah grades 8, 10, 12. In regressions, predicted subsequent models added demographics, family functioning, drug use, feeling socially integrated, interaction terms between orientation, gender identity, affiliation. baseline models, related fewer mental health difficulties. When including use most differences became non-significant. This did not differ minorities. Interactions identity significant. Cisgender males had fewest other significant, individuals highest There no across except those affiliated with “Other” religions less depression than “not affiliated.” However, “Other affiliated” females higher suicide attempts Latter-day Saint lower ideation Findings largely work. final unrelated or minorities; though affiliation” protection proposition that is negative minorities supported. Longitudinal research required determine may impact health.