Abstract：
LGBTQ+ people tend to experience prejudice, stigma, and discrimination, which increases their risk of developing mental health difficulties. Support networks, including companion animals, can be used to cope with these challenges. We performed a systematic review of studies related to the effects of human-animal interactions on the LGBTQ+ population. The review included 18 empirical studies; the findings showed that participants tended to view companion animals as family members, as well as providers of love, acceptance, and social support. Thus, companion animals could alleviate stress and increase resilience. However, certain costs were also cited and, under some circumstances, poorer health was observed. The results are discussed considering three unique aspects of the \"LGBTQ+ people-animal bond\": (1) it promotes self-acceptance, (2) provides a sense of protection against sexuality-based stigma and social acts of aggression based on sex or gender, and (3) exposes animal guardians requesting animal care services to potential discrimination. By characterizing the LGBTQ+ people-animal bond, more effective responses to meet their needs and promote inclusion may be achieved.
摘要：
LGBTQ+的人往往会经历偏见，污名,歧视,这增加了他们发展心理健康困难的风险。支持网络,包括伴侣动物,可以用来应对这些挑战。我们对与人-动物相互作用对LGBTQ种群影响相关的研究进行了系统综述。该综述包括18项实证研究；研究结果表明，参与者倾向于将伴侣动物视为家庭成员，以及爱的提供者，接受,和社会支持。因此，伴侣动物可以减轻压力并增强韧性。然而,还引用了某些费用，在某些情况下,观察到健康状况较差。考虑到“LGBTQ+人-动物纽带”的三个独特方面，对结果进行了讨论：（1）它促进了自我接受，（2）提供保护，防止基于性别的耻辱和基于性别或性别的社会侵略行为，（3）使要求提供动物护理服务的动物监护人受到潜在歧视。通过表征LGBTQ+人与动物的联系，可以实现更有效的对策来满足他们的需求并促进包容。
