Family Acceptance in Adolescence and the Health of LGBT Young Adults
Family Acceptance in Adolescence and the Health of LGBT Young Adults
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00246.x
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发表时间：
2010-11-01
影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
Sanchez, Jorge
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作者：
Ryan, Caitlin;Russell, Stephen T.;Sanchez, Jorge
问题：家庭接纳作为女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和变性人（LGBT）青少年和年轻人的保护因素的作用尚未确定。方法：采用先前定性研究项目的定量测量方法，回顾性评估LGBT青少年性取向和性别表达的家庭接受行为及其与年轻人心理健康、药物滥用和性风险的关系（N = 245）。发现：家庭接纳预示着更高的自尊、社会支持和一般健康状况；它还可以防止抑郁、药物滥用、自杀念头和行为。结论：LGBT青少年的家庭接受度与青少年身心健康呈正相关。需要采取干预措施，促进父母和照顾者接受LGBT青少年，以减少健康差距。
ISSUE: The role of family acceptance as a protective factor for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adolescents and young adults has not been established.METHODS: 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).FINDINGS: Family acceptance predicts greater self-esteem, social support, and general health status; it also protects against depression, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation and behaviors.CONCLUSIONS: Family acceptance of LGBT adolescents is associated with positive young adult mental and physical health. Interventions that promote parental and caregiver acceptance of LGBT adolescents are needed to reduce health disparities.