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March 22, 2026Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, antibisexual stigma, and alcohol use and binge drinking among young bisexual+ women who experienced sexual violence.

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SSSelime R. SalimKHKelly L. HarperNLNicholas A. Livingston

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Overview

Observational study finds elevated PTSD symptoms and antibisexual stigma increase alcohol use among bisexual women, suggesting need for targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the relationship between PTSD symptoms, antibisexual stigma, and alcohol use in bisexual+ women who have experienced sexual violence.
  • Observational design measuring PTSD symptoms and antibisexual stigma across different waves.
  • Assessment of coping motives associated with alcohol use and binge drinking.
  • Analysis of self-reported alcohol consumption and binge drinking episodes.
  • Higher PTSD symptoms correlated with increased alcohol use and binge drinking.
  • Increased antibisexual stigma associated with higher alcohol use and binge episodes.
  • Women with greater coping motives exhibited higher likelihood of alcohol consumption.

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Salim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf8641f665edcd009e8bf5https://doi.org/10.1037/adb0001132
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