HEALTH Research Institute

Nathan G. Smith

Professor & Department Chair

Department of Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences

Research Interests

Dr. Nathan G. Smith main area of research focuses on stress and coping, with emphases on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer persons (LGBTQ) and persons living with or affected by HIV. Smith is currently conducting studies to explore the impact of sexual and gender minority stress on substance use, stress physiology dysregulation, and mental health among LGBTQ individuals.

ngsmith@uh.edu

Publications

Retrospective coping strategies during sexual orientation identity formation and current biopsychosocial stress
The role of bisexual-specific minority stressors in sexual compulsivity among bisexual men
The association of lesbian, gay, and bisexual identity facets with smoking dependence motives
Results of a pilot study to ameliorate psychological and behavioral outcomes of minority stress among young gay and bisexual men
Minority stress and emotional intimacy among individuals in lesbian and gay couples: Implications for relationship satisfaction and health
Perceived distress tolerance accounts for the covariance between discrimination experiences and anxiety symptoms among sexual minority adults
Gender differences in HIV-related coping and depression

News

Exploring the Impact of Stressors on the LGBTQ+ Community: UH Researcher Awarded New NOSI Grant

The disquieting rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation over the past few years has had a far-reaching…