Administrators FlyJ Posted July 6, 2017 Administrators Share Posted July 6, 2017 Bisexual people are nearly 80 percent more likely to report feeling anxious than the average person, new research has shown. Gay, lesbian and bisexual people all feel overwhelmingly less worthwhile and satisfied with their lives than straight people. The statistics, released by the Office of National Statistics in honour of Pride, show that LGB people also report feeling less happy and more anxious than their straight British counterparts. This is particularly true of bisexual people, who were also 40 percent more likely to describe themselves as unhappy. Gay and lesbian people also responded in a troubling fashion, with findings showing that this segment of the population was 50 percent more likely to report feeling anxiety. Gay and lesbian respondents were also shown to be 25 percent more likely to describe themselves as being unhappy than the average person. The data collected from heterosexual people shows nothing significantly different from the average person in terms of quality of life. In contrast, lesbians, gay men and bisexual people described themselves as having a below-average quality of life in every single category. Around one-third of bisexual people reported high levels of anxiety. The research marks the first time the ONS has measured personal wellbeing by sexual identity. The study’s preliminary findings were revealed in May. Upon its release today, the ONS said that “by publishing this analysis as Pride takes place around the world, we mark the celebration of equality and diversity by contributing to the debate around societal inequalities in regards to sexual identity.” 300,000 people over the age of 16 between January 2013 and December 2015 were surveyed to find the results. In attempting to explain the findings, the ONS pointed to research carried out by Stonewall which found that one in five LGB employees experienced verbal bullying. The same report found that a quarter of LGB people were not open to colleagues about their sexual orientation. The body also referenced findings by The National Institute of Economic and Social Research which showed that LGB people were more likely to suffer with mental health problems. And, as the ONS pointed out, 12 percent of all hate crimes in England and Wales from 2015-16 were related to sexual orientation, according to Home Office figures. More than 7,000 sexual orientation hate crimes were recorded in total. In addition to this, only a quarter of people who are victims of such hate crimes actually report the incidents, according to Galop’s 2016 Hate Crime Report. Crime Survey estimates suggest that from 2012 to 2015 there were, on average, 29,000 sexual orientation-related hate crimes each year. Source 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted July 6, 2017 Moderators Share Posted July 6, 2017 Go figure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny1403 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 u see my issue wit dese statistics....dem re always based on assumptions and not facts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrmd Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Bi Sexual People... Always Taking The Heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Althena Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 u see my issue wit dese statistics....dem re always based on assumptions and not facts Ah ah Jenny, did you miss the part where it said 300,000 people over the age of 16 between January 2013 and December 2015 were surveyed to find the results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINA Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Lmao. Sorry bisexuals. You guys should try picking a side and sticking to it. Maybe you would be happier that way. Jes small advice o. If you fall within the 1% happy bisexuals then keep going. The Lord is your muscle. I can see the bisexuals on this thread already proving the survey right 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny1403 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Lmao. Sorry bisexuals. You guys should try picking a side and sticking to it. Maybe you would be happier that way. Jes small advice o. If you fall within the 1% happy bisexuals then keep going. The Lord is your muscle. I can see the bisexuals on this thread already proving the survey right lol....vina if to say we still dey school, i for lik beat u for back of class ;) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny1403 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Ah ah Jenny, did you miss the part where it said 300,000 people over the age of 16 between January 2013 and December 2015 were surveyed to find the results? I no see o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINA Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 lol....vina if to say we still dey school, i for lik beat u for back of class ;)/> Hahahahahah. You be case aswear. I am always the ring leader of a bad ass clique tho, so technically I am untouchable# grabs dark shades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala1990 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) Deep breath.... delete. Edited July 6, 2017 by lala1990 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted July 6, 2017 Moderators Share Posted July 6, 2017 Hahaha. Jenny, as in, I gbadun your call out technique. I was weak when I saw 'the' comment. Lol ...and was like "Choi. See this Vina that I was defending the other day" Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted July 6, 2017 Moderators Share Posted July 6, 2017 Deep breath.... delete. Hahahaha. As in. I was like OMG! Lol. Good thing you listened to that angel on your right shoulder o. You pipu would not turn my NL into agbero country for me o :D ☻ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala1990 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Hahahaha. As in. I was like OMG! Lol. Good thing you listened to that angel on your right shoulder o. You pipu would not turn my NL into agbero country for me o :D/> ☻ I actually typed but I changed my mind because of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators kimi Posted July 6, 2017 Moderators Share Posted July 6, 2017 Awwwh... mwah xx #lovewins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Lmao. Sorry bisexuals. You guys should try picking a side and sticking to it. Maybe you would be happier that way. Jes small advice o. If you fall within the 1% happy bisexuals then keep going. The Lord is your muscle. I can see the bisexuals on this thread already proving the survey right The reason you remain unhappy is because you think bisexuals are the cause of your problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VINA Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 #whistling and tap dancing. :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teewhy Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Na wa oo. This bisexual thing again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawken Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 LMAOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamgal Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Don't think this applies to Bisexuals in Nigeria, they actually have it all compared to gays and lesbians. My opinion tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators FlyJ Posted July 12, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted July 12, 2017 Hmm. Why do you think they have it all? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamgal Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 They are easier to accept in the Nigerian society. Tell a Nigerian man you're bisexual and he would think you're hot. Tell him you're gay or lesbian and they'll threaten to beat the shit or rape the shit out of you. And even with the current Law, they can still live a fulfilled life in Nigeria because they have options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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