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Being out in High School: Positive Implications for Well-Being in Three U.S. Cohorts of Sexual Minority Adults
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Armin A. Dorri; Stephen T. Russell – Developmental Psychology, 2024
For lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer (i.e., sexual minority [SM]) youth, coming out is an important developmental milestone and is typically associated with positive well-being. However, coming out in high school may entail a higher risk of school-based victimization. Due to the greater risk of homophobic bullying, the implications of being out in…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Well Being, Adolescents, High School Students