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Commentary on “Same-Sex Marriage and Common Mental Health Diagnoses: A Sibling Comparison and Adoption Approach”

Author Stephanie A. Sanders

Abstract

This is a commentary on “Same-sex Marriage and Common Mental Health Diagnoses: A Sibling Comparison and Adoption Approach” by Xu, Rahman, Hiyoshi, and Montgomery. It considers the advantages and disadvantages of the study design and the contribution the study makes to the scientific literature. Discussed are issues of phenotype accuracy especially with respect to sexual orientation and other potential confounds, and some comments on common misunderstandings of the meaning and implications of findings of genetic correlations to human behavior.

Keywords

Same-Sex Marriage Mental Health Diagnoses Sibling Comparison Adoption Studies Sexual Orientation Genetic Correlations Phenotype Accuracy Human Behavior Study Design Confounding Variables Psychological Health LGBTQ+ Mental Health Genetic Influence Environmental Factors Sexual Minority Stress Mental Health Disparities
Details
Volume 60
Issue 5
Pages 605-607
DOI 10.1080/00224499.2022.2134286
ISSN 1559-8519
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