Developmental and adjustment issues of gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents: a review of the empirical literature.

摘要: Various studies have reported adjustment problems experienced by gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) adolescents. A primary purpose of this paper is to critically review literature. Difficulties that been studied include past suicide attempts, substance use abuse, conduct problems, academic concerns. For example, a considerable number GLB youth report history with prevalence rates ranging from 11 42%. However, among other methodological concerns, in area not used comparison sample heterosexual youths. Characteristics development particular adolescents are described, the empirical research on issues reviewed, potential risk protective factors for youths discussed.