Family Acceptance in Adolescence and the Health of LGBT Young Adults
Overview
This study examines the association between family acceptance during adolescence and the subsequent health outcomes of LGBT young adults. Using retrospective data from 245 participants, the authors analyze how accepting behaviors relate to mental health, substance abuse, and sexual risk. The findings indicate that family acceptance is linked to higher self-esteem, social support, and general health, while serving as a protective factor against depression and suicidal ideation.
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6a54f3b6def64851- Source org
- OpenAlex
- Author
- Caitlin Ryan (University of Arizona), Stephen T. Russell (University of Arizona), David M. Huebner (University of Arizona), Rafael M. Díaz (University of Arizona), Jorge Sanchez (University of Arizona)
- Published
- 2010-11-01
- OA status
- bronze
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00246.x
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- Citations
- 1418
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BibTeX
@article{allodium:6a54f3b6def64851,
title = {Family Acceptance in Adolescence and the Health of LGBT Young Adults},
author = {Caitlin Ryan and Stephen T. Russell and David M. Huebner and Rafael M. Díaz and Jorge Sanchez},
year = {2010},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00246.x},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00246.x}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Family Acceptance in Adolescence and the Health of LGBT Young Adults AU - Ryan, Caitlin AU - Russell, Stephen T. AU - Huebner, David M. AU - Díaz, Rafael M. AU - Sanchez, Jorge PY - 2010 PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00246.x UR - https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00246.x ER -
APA
Ryan, C., Russell, S. T., Huebner, D. M., Díaz, R. M., & Sanchez, J. (2010). Family Acceptance in Adolescence and the Health of LGBT Young Adults. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00246.x
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