Table 2 Multivariable linear regressions on sociodemographic characteristics, intersecting identities, and intersecting experiences of discrimination and outcome of depressive symptoms (per the PHQ-9)

Age

.002

− 0.27 (− 0.43 – − 0.12)

<.001

0.08 (− 0.11–0.27)

.42

0.08 (− 0.11–0.27)

.39

 Bachelor’s degree or above

 Below a Bachelor’s degree

.01

0.61 (−0.02–1.23)

.06

0.22 (− 0.64–1.08)

.62

0.23 (− 0.62–1.08)

.59

 Private college/university

 State university

.005

0.67 (−0.08–1.43)

.08

0.83 (−0.02–1.68)

.06

0.82 (− 0.02–1.66)

.06

 Technical college

.91

−0.32 (− 1.17–0.52)

.45

−0.06 (− 1.42–1.30)

.93

0.07 (− 1.25–1.40)

.91

 HBCU

.54

− 1.62 (− 2.55–0.68)

<.001

−2.05 (− 4.46–0.37)

.10

−1.91 (− 4.06–0.25)

.08

 Being White and heterosexual

 Being White and sexual minority

<.001

1.90 (0.52–3.28)

.01

 Being Black and heterosexual

.40

0.74 (−0.62–2.10)

.29

 Being Black and sexual minority

.82

1.91 (−0.80–4.63)

.17

 No discrimination

 Only racial discrimination

1.57 (0.93–2.21)

<.001

0.96 (0.08–1.85)

.03

 Only sexual orientation discrimination

2.59 (1.11–4.07)

<.001

3.78 (2.00–5.56)

<.001

 Both racial and sexual orientation discrimination

3.63 (2.22–5.03)

<.001

1.44 (−0.39–3.27)

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