Wolowic Jennifer M, Sullivan Richard, Valdez Cheryl Ann B, Porta Carolyn M, Eisenberg Marla E
Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, T201-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5, Canada.
School of Social Work, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5, Canada.
Int J Child Youth Family Stud. 2018 Jun 14;9(3):1-20. doi: 10.18357/ijcyfs93201818274.
In this study, we examine how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) youth, who tend to experience greater feelings of isolation and discrimination than heterosexual youth, find and become integrated into supportive activities and resources. As part of a larger study on supportive lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth environments, 66 go-along interviews with LGBTQ youth, from Massachusetts, Minnesota, and British Columbia were conducted. Analysis of these interviews identified important cues that prompt self-agency and integration into supportive environments and affirmative identities. In particular, we argue or cues such as media and print advertisements increase awareness of supports and resources, while such as referrals from trusted friends, adults, and regularly attended programs, can help youth form denser networks of support.
在本研究中，我们探讨女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、跨性别及酷儿（LGBTQ）青年如何找到并融入支持性活动和资源，他们往往比异性恋青年更容易感到孤立和受到歧视。作为一项关于支持性LGBTQ青年环境的更大规模研究的一部分，我们对来自马萨诸塞州、明尼苏达州和不列颠哥伦比亚省的66名LGBTQ青年进行了随行访谈。对这些访谈的分析确定了促使自我能动性以及融入支持性环境和肯定性身份的重要线索。具体而言，我们认为诸如媒体和平面广告等线索会提高对支持和资源的认知度，而诸如来自可信赖的朋友、成年人及经常参加的项目的推荐等线索，则有助于青年形成更紧密的支持网络。
