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Verbal and Physical Abuse as Stressors in the Lives of Lesbian, Gay Male, and Bisexual Youths: Associations with School Problems, Running Away, Substance Abuse, Prostitution, and Suicide.
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Savin-Williams, Ritch C. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1994
Reviews verbal and physical abuse that threatens well-being and physical survival of lesbian, gay male, and bisexual youths. Notes that this response to gay male, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents by significant others in their environment is often associated with several problematic outcomes, including school-related problems, running away,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Bisexuality, Child Abuse, Homosexuality
A Developmental Approach to Gay and Lesbian Youth.
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McFarland, William P. – Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 1993
Reviews the literature concerning homosexual identity development. Discusses at-risk issues (suicide, human immunodeficiency virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome infection, school problems) and developmental difficulties for gay and lesbian youth (sensitization, identity confusion, identity assumption, commitment). Proposes developmental…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Counseling Techniques