An Attachment Perspective on the Developmental Challenges of Gay and Lesbian Adolescents: The Need for Continuity of Caregiving from Family and Schools.

Tharinger, Deborah; Wells, Greg

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ERIC Number: EJ665791

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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An Attachment Perspective on the Developmental Challenges of Gay and Lesbian Adolescents: The Need for Continuity of Caregiving from Family and Schools.

Tharinger, Deborah; Wells, Greg

School Psychology Review, v29 n2 p158-72 2000

Attachment theory is used as the theoretical base to understand the impact that rejection of relationship connections can have on the development of gay and lesbian adolescents. Developmental challenges for gay and lesbian youth are addressed as are the frequent failure of families and schools to provide continuity of secure caregiving to these youth. (Contains 69 references.) (GCP)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Attachment Behavior, Caregivers, Family Relationship, Homosexuality, Interpersonal Relationship, Lesbianism, School Psychology, Student School Relationship

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Language: English

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Note: Special Topic: "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth." For related articles, see CG 560 035-041.