Examining the Role of Peer and Family Belongingness in the Mental Health of Black LGBTQ + Youth
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0023-09-27
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Taylor & Francis
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A sense of belonging to familial and peer networks is crucial for the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. Black LGBTQ+ youth report feeling rejected and isolated due to their sexual and/or gender identities. Utilizing linear regression analyses, this study explored the relationship between peer and family belongingness and levels of depression, anxiety, and self-rated mental health among 181 Black LGBTQ+ youth in the United States and Canada . Findings suggest that family and peer belongingness are important factors in Black LGBTQ+ youth's mental health and warrant further study into the protective nature of peer and family relationships for this population.
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This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES on 27 September 2023, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/0145935X.2023.2261364.
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Watts, K.J.; Wagaman, M.A.; Eaton, A.D.; Leung, V.W.Y.; & Craig, S.L. (2023). Examining the Role of Peer and Family Belongingness in the Mental Health of Black LGBTQ+Youth. Child & Youth Services. DOI: 10.1080/0145935X.2023.2261364