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What sexual minority youths want in a program to assist with disclosure to their family

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Disclosing one's sexual orientation to family members can be a difficult process for sexual minority youth (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.

Source: Sexual and Gender Diversity in Social Services

DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2018.1444526

Authors: Erika L. Grafsky, Emily A. Gary

Institution: Virginia Tech

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse