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EJ962464 - Homelessness among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth: Implications for Subsequent Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms

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ERIC #:	EJ962464
Title:	Homelessness among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth: Implications for Subsequent Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms
Authors:	Rosario, Margaret; Schrimshaw, Eric W.; Hunter, Joyce
Descriptors:	Substance Abuse; Sexual Abuse; Homeless People; Adolescents; Homosexuality; Depression (Psychology); Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Longitudinal Studies; Mental Disorders; Interviews; Correlation; Anxiety; Behavior Problems; Stress Variables; Runaways; Psychological Patterns; Interpersonal Relationship; Social Support Groups; Intervention
Source:	Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v41 n5 p544-560 May 2012
More Info: Help Peer Reviewed:	Yes
Publisher:	Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com
Publication Date:	2012-05-00
Pages:	17
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Abstract:	Although lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth with a history of homelessness (running away or being evicted from their homes by parents) report more psychological symptoms than homeless heterosexual peers, it is unclear whether symptoms are due to homelessness, given the absence of a non-homeless comparison group. This study longitudinally investigates whether LGB youth with a history of homelessness report more subsequent psychological symptoms than non-homeless LGB youth and examines potential mediators of any such relationships. Of the 156 LGB youth interviewed (49% female; 78% non-White), 48% reported past homeless experiences. Homelessness was associated with subsequent symptoms of anxiety, depression, conduct problems, and substance abuse and to changes in symptoms over time even after controlling for childhood sexual abuse and early development of sexual orientation. Stressful life events, negative social relationships, and social support from friends mediated the relationships between homelessness and symptomatology. These findings suggest the need for interventions to reduce stress and enhance social support among LGB youth with a history of homelessness in order to reduce psychological symptoms.
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ISSN:	ISSN-0047-2891
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Languages:	English
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Direct Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10964-011-9681-3

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