Social Support Networks for LGBT Young Adults: Low Cost Strategies for Positive Adjustment

Shannon D. Snapp; Ryan J. Watson; Stephen T. Russell; Rafael M. Diaz; Caitlin Ryan

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Social Support Networks for LGBT Young Adults: Low Cost Strategies for Positive Adjustment

Shannon D. Snapp, Ryan J. Watson, Stephen T. Russell, Rafael M. Diaz, Caitlin Ryan

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth and young adults are known to have compromised physical and mental health, and family rejection has been found to be an important risk factor. Yet few studies have examined the positive role that support from parents, friends, and the community have for LGBT young adults. In a cross-sectional study of 245 LGBT non-Latino White and Latino young adults (ages 21–25) in the United States, sexuality-related social support was examined in association with measures of adjustment in young adulthood. Family, friend, and community support were strong predictors of positive outcomes, including life situation, self-esteem, and LGBT esteem. However, family acceptance had the strongest overall influence when other forms of support were considered. Implications for the unique and concurrent forms of social support for LGBT youth and young adult adjustment are discussed.

Original language	American English
Journal	Family Relations
Volume	64
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12124
State	Published - Jul 2015
Externally published	Yes

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