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Interpersonal Violence among College Students: Does Sexual Orientation Impact Risk of Victimization?
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Direct linkSnyder, Jamie A.; Scherer, Heidi L.; Fisher, Bonnie S. – Journal of School Violence, 2018
Researchers have shown that college students are at an increased risk of experiencing interpersonal violence (IV). One factor that appears to play a role in shaping their likelihood of IV is sexual orientation. However, little is known about this relationship and how IV risk varies across categories of sexual orientation. Utilizing a sample of…
Descriptors: Violence, Interpersonal Relationship, College Students, Prevention
Hobaica, Steven; Kwon, Paul – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2017
The efficacy of sex education has been questioned, as students participate in high rates of unsafe sex after completion. Without exploring various sexual minority (SM) identities (e.g., gay, lesbian, and bisexual) and forms of sex, sex education may be especially unhelpful for SMs by perpetuating the heteronormative (i.e., assuming heterosexuality…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Qualitative Research, Semi Structured Interviews
Scandurra, Cristiano; Picariello, Simona; Valerio, Paolo; Amodeo, Anna Lisa – Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy, 2017
Although recent research has highlighted that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youths represent a resilient population, they still suffer from social stigma and oppression, being potentially at additional risk of developing negative mental health outcomes. One of the main environments where violence and harassment against this…
Descriptors: Gender Bias, Social Bias, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity
Jeter, Natasha Harden – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Black men who have sex with men (MSM) on Historically Black College/University (HBCU) campuses face a unique set of challenges. In addition to being disproportionately affected by HIV, Black MSM are impacted by risk behavior, stigma, and environmental policies and practices that adversely influence their experiences. The purpose of this study was…
Descriptors: Males, Homosexuality, Black Colleges, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Grin, Benjamin; Chan, Philip A.; Operario, Don – Journal of American College Health, 2013
Objective: To examine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in at-risk college men who have sex with men (MSM), focusing on knowledge about acute HIV infection (AHI). Participants and Methods: A one-time anonymous survey was administered to college students attending a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,…
Descriptors: Knowledge Level, Males, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), At Risk Persons
Rasberry, Catherine N.; Morris, Elana; Lesesne, Catherine A.; Kroupa, Elizabeth; Topete, Pablo; Carver, Lisa H.; Robin, Leah – Journal of School Nursing, 2015
Black and Latino young men who have sex with men (YMSM) are at disproportionate risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including HIV. This study informs school-centered strategies for connecting YMSM to health services by describing their willingness, perceived safety, and experiences in talking to school staff about sexual health.…
Descriptors: School Nurses, Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality, Questionnaires
White, Christopher S.; Oswalt, Sara B.; Wyatt, Tammy J.; Peterson, Fred L. – Physical Educator, 2010
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth may be at a higher risk for depression, suicide, and negative risk-taking (Bontempo & D'Augelli, 2002; DuRant, Krowchuk, & Senal, 1998; Garofalo, Wolf, Kessel, Palfrey, & DuRant, 1998; Hershberger & D'Augelli, 1995; Moon et al., 2000; Rosario, Hunter, & Gwadz, 1997; Rotherum-Borus,…
Descriptors: College Students, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Negative Attitudes
Horowitz, Alan; Hansen, Anastasia – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2008
Sexual minority youth commonly face struggles in adapting to unwelcoming or threatening school climates. In one Midwestern city, several schools receive services from Out For Equity (OFE), a flagship program supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and allied (LGBTQA) youth. Participating schools indicated consistent…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Urban Schools, Homosexuality, Social Bias
Aras, Sahbal; Semin, Semih; Gunay, Turkan; Orcin, Esmahan; Ozan, Sema – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: The risk of sexually transmitted diseases is high but opportunities of sexual education for adolescents are limited in Turkey. The aim of this study was to evaluate sexual attitudes and behaviors and to determine the predictors of sexual initiation among adolescents. Methods: A questionnaire designed by the researchers was administered…
Descriptors: Females, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescents, Foreign Countries
Molloy, Mari; McLaren, Suzanne – Journal of Gay & Lesbian Issues in Education, 2004
This study sought to examine the attitudes of heterosexual university students to peer suicide when that peer was gay, lesbian, or heterosexual. University students (n = 206) completed several questionnaires, including The Suicide Attitude Vignette Experience. Results indicated that the suicide act was seen as more justified, acceptable, and…
Descriptors: Suicide, Sexual Orientation, Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes
Rutter, Philip A.; Leech, Nancy L. – Journal of Gay & Lesbian Issues in Education, 2006
This qualitative study explored the experiences of five gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents' perspectives on their schools' acceptance of their sexual orientation, and perceptions of these schools' approach to suicide risk intervention. Focus groups were tape recorded, transcribed, and analyzed through constant comparative analysis. Themes that…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Focus Groups, Suicide, Sexual Orientation
Munoz-Plaza, Corrine; Quinn, Sandra Crouse; Rounds, Kathleen A. – High School Journal, 2002
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth (LGBT) continue to face extreme discrimination within the school environment. Existing literature suggests that LGBT youth are at high risk for a number of health problems, including suicide ideation and attempts, harassment, substance abuse, homelessness, and declining school performance. This…
Descriptors: High Schools, Young Adults, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity
