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What sexual minority youths want in a program to assist with disclosure to their family
- Authors:
- GRAFSKY Erika L., GARY Emily A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 30(2), 2018, pp.172-191.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Disclosing one's sexual orientation to family members can be a difficult process for sexual minority youths (SMY). There are many decisions to make and factors to consider, such as whom to tell first and how family members may react. SMY are in need of resources to help them through this process, including programs that help them to make decisions about safe disclosure. Through interviews and open-ended surveys with 48 participants, the authors found that overall, SMY want a program that helps them connect with others. There were no strong preferences for facilitators' gender, and participants differed in opinions on facilitators' sexual orientation. However, most agreed that they would like a program that provides education and the opportunity to hear from and share stories with others. (Edited publisher abstract)
Comparison of treatment response among GLB and non-GLB street-living youth
- Authors:
- GRAFSKY Erika L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(5), May 2011, pp.569-574.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Researchers have found that adolescents who identify as gay, lesbian, or bisexual (GLB) are at a higher risk for increased substance use and mental health symptoms. This study uses secondary analysis of two clinical trials for street-living youth to examine whether self-identification as gay, lesbian, or bisexual (GLB) acts as a moderator of treatment effects. It also examines whether street-living GLB youth respond differently to a therapeutic intervention than non-GLB street-living youth. Comparisons were made of treatment outcomes on two categories of variables (drug use and mental health symptoms) among 244 homeless GLB and non-GLB identified adolescents in Mexico. Overall, GLB and non-GLB adolescents showed similar reductions in drug use and mental health symptoms. However, compared to non-GLB adolescents, GLB adolescents showed greater improvement in reduction of drug use and internalizing and depressive symptom scores. While both groups reported less drug use and fewer mental health symptoms from baseline to post-intervention, GLB youth's scores improved more drastically. Implications of using the identified treatment intervention are discussed.