Family Acceptance in Adolescence and the Health of LGBT Young Adults
University of Arizona · University of Utah · +2 more institutions
Abstract
a quantitative measure with items derived from prior qualitative work retrospectively assessed family accepting behaviors in response to LGBT adolescents' sexual orientation and gender expression and their relationship to mental health, substance abuse, and sexual risk in young adults (N= 245).
family acceptance predicts greater self-esteem, social support, and general health status; it also protects against depression, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation and behaviors.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 29.49
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 46
Authors
5- CRCaitlin RyanCorresponding
University of Arizona, University of Utah, San Francisco State University
- STStephen T. Russell
University of Arizona, University of Utah, International Society of Differentiation, San Francisco State University
- DMDavid M. Huebner
University of Arizona, University of Utah, International Society of Differentiation, San Francisco State University
- RMRafael M. Díaz
University of Arizona, University of Utah, San Francisco State University
- JSJorge Sanchez
University of Arizona, University of Utah, San Francisco State University
Topics & keywords
- Sexual orientation
- Suicidal ideation
- Mental health
- Psychology
- Transgender
- Lesbian
- Clinical psychology
- Psychological intervention
- Good health and well-being