Families Matter: Social Support and Mental Health Trajectories Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adolescents are at greater risk for mental health problems than their heterosexual peers, in part due to victimization. Social support, particularly from families, has been identified as an important promotive factor. However, little is known about how...

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Published in:	Journal of adolescent health Vol. 59; no. 6; pp. 674 - 680
Main Authors:	McConnell, Elizabeth A., Birkett, Michelle, Mustanski, Brian
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01.12.2016
Subjects:	Adolescent Adolescent development Bullying Crime Victims - psychology Family - psychology Family support Female Humans LGBT LGBT youth Longitudinal Longitudinal Studies Male Mental health Mental Health - statistics & numerical data Pediatrics Peer Group Sexual and Gender Minorities - psychology Social Support Stress, Psychological - epidemiology Young Adult Adolescent development Longitudinal Family support Mental health LGBT youth LGBT Social support
ISSN:	1054-139X, 1879-1972
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