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A Systematic Review of Parental Influences on the Health and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth: Time for a New Public Health Research and Practice Agenda

Authors: Alida Bouris, Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, Angela Pickard, Chengshi Shiu, Penny S. Loosier, Patricia Dittus, Kari Gloppen, J. Michael Waldmiller

Published in: Journal of Prevention | Issue 5-6/2010

Abstract

Relatively little is known about how parents influence the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents and young adults. This gap has led to a paucity of parent-based interventions for LGB young people. A systematic literature review on parental influences on the health of LGB youth was conducted to better understand how to develop a focused program of applied public health research. Five specific areas of health among LGB young people aged 10–24 years old were examined: (a) sexual behavior; (b) substance use; (c) violence and victimization; (d) mental health; and (e) suicide. A total of 31 quantitative articles were reviewed, the majority of which were cross-sectional and relied on convenience samples. Results indicated a trend to focus on negative, and not positive, parental influences. Other gaps included a dearth of research on sexual behavior, substance use, and violence/victimization; limited research on ethnic minority youth and on parental influences identified as important in the broader prevention science literature; and no studies reporting parent perspectives. The review highlights the need for future research on how parents can be supported to promote the health of LGB youth. Recommendations for strengthening the research base are provided.

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Title: A Systematic Review of Parental Influences on the Health and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth: Time for a New Public Health Research and Practice Agenda
Authors: Alida Bouris
Vincent Guilamo-Ramos
Angela Pickard
Chengshi Shiu
Penny S. Loosier
Patricia Dittus
Kari Gloppen
J. Michael Waldmiller
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Prevention / Issue 5-6/2010
Print ISSN: 2731-5533
Electronic ISSN: 2731-5541
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-010-0229-1

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