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Abstract：
Although asexuality became a growing research subject over the last decade, data on the mental health of individuals identifying as asexual is still rare. The key objective of the present study was to examine depressive symptoms among individuals identifying as asexual. Data of LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans*, Queer, Inter*, Asexual and/or + indicating others within the community) and cisgender heterosexual individuals was collected through an online survey during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Germany. The survey included questions about sexual and gender identity, depressive symptoms, and asexual identity. An analysis of N = 6601 participants was conducted. A total of n = 445 individuals identified as asexual. Regression results indicated identifying as asexual being significantly associated with higher depressive symptoms. Results suggest that individuals identifying as asexual represent a vulnerable group within the group of sexual minorities, one that fundamentally requires special psychosocial support, especially in times of pandemics.
摘要：
尽管在过去的十年中，无性性行为成为一个日益增长的研究课题，关于被认定为无性的人的心理健康的数据仍然很少。本研究的主要目的是检查识别为无性的个体中的抑郁症状。LGBTQIA+的数据(女同性恋，同性恋,双性,Trans*,酷儿,国际*，在德国的COVID-19封锁期间，通过在线调查收集了无性和/或表明社区内的其他人)和顺性异性恋个体。调查包括关于性和性别认同的问题，抑郁症状,和无性身份。对N=6601名参与者进行分析。总共n=445个人被鉴定为无性。回归结果表明，识别为无性与较高的抑郁症状显著相关。结果表明，被认定为无性的人代表了性少数群体中的弱势群体，从根本上需要特殊的社会心理支持，尤其是在大流行时期。
