School Outcomes of Sexual Minority Youth in the United States: Evidence from a National Study

Citation

Russell, S. T.; Seif, H.; & Truong, N. (2001). School Outcomes of Sexual Minority Youth in the United States: Evidence from a National Study. Journal of Adolescence. vol. 24 (1) pp. 111-127

Abstract

Using data from the Add Health Study, the first nationally representative study of adolescents in the U.S. to include information on same-sex romantic attraction, we examine school outcomes (school troubles, attitudes, and performance) of same-sex attracted youth within the context of four relational domains: family, teacher, social, and peer. Results indicate that each domain plays a role in the negative attitudes about school held by these sexual minority youth. However, sexual minority youths' feelings about their teachers play an important role in explaining school troubles.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jado.2000.0365

Keyword(s)

same sex relationships

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Journal of Adolescence

Author(s)

Russell, S. T.
Seif, H.
Truong, N.

Year Published

2001

Volume Number

Issue Number

Pages

111-127

DOI

10.1006/jado.2000.0365