School connectedness is an important factor in the lives of youth and are a leverage point for
optimizing youth's social, emotional, and physical health. This study presents a meta …

Adolescence is a period during which youth are tasked with self-discovery and formation of
their identity. This may be more challenging for youths of minority backgrounds. LGBTQ …

Abstract Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth face
disparities in bullying victimization are associated with higher rates of physical injury …

Background Much has been written about the impact of human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) among young (13–24) sexual minority men (SMM). Evidence for concern is substantial …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND We examined whether subgroups of adolescents experienced
disparate changes in school connectedness—a robust predictor of multiple health outcomes …

The lived experiences of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) youth are significantly
influenced by the various environments they navigate–including but not limited to their …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND This evaluation explores experiences with, and motivations for,
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing among …

Despite the ubiquity of categories of race, sexuality, and gender in K–12 schools in the
United States, there is limited research documenting how these categories influence the …

In the past few decades, substantial progress has been made in ensuring equal rights for the
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender1 (LGBTQ+) community. Gallup reports that in 2022 …

Increasingly, LGBTQ youth are subjected to higher rates of violence, mental health issues,
and homelessness than heterosexual youth. Objective data validates that mental health …