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.

Savin-Williams, Ritch C.

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Publication Date: 1994

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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.

Savin-Williams, Ritch C.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v62 n2 p261-69 Apr 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, conflict with the law, substance abuse, prostitution, and suicide. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Bisexuality, Child Abuse, Homosexuality, Lesbianism, Runaways, Stress Variables, Student Problems, Substance Abuse, Suicide, Youth Problems

Publication Type: Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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