Lesbian, gay, and bisexual substance use in emerging adulthood moderated by parent-child relationships in adolescence

Citation

Magette, Austin L.; Durtschi, Jared A.; & Love, Heather A. (2018). Lesbian, gay, and bisexual substance use in emerging adulthood moderated by parent-child relationships in adolescence. The American Journal of Family Therapy. vol. 46 (3) pp. 272-286

Abstract

AbstractLesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) emerging adults face additional stressors due to discrimination. Emerging adults (n=667) drawn from Waves I and III of The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) were used to assess how parent-child relationships moderated marijuana and illicit drug use. Sexual minorities with strong relationships with mothers had significantly lower odds of using marijuana, but significantly higher odds of using marijuana (but lower odds of using illicit drugs) when they had a stronger relationship with their father. Implications include improving parent-child relationships and identifying additional coping methods for LGB youth.

URL

https://doi.org/10.1080/01926187.2018.1493958

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

The American Journal of Family Therapy

Author(s)

Magette, Austin L.
Durtschi, Jared A.
Love, Heather A.

Year Published

2018

Volume Number

46

Issue Number

3

Pages

272-286

Edition

November 27, 2018

DOI

10.1080/01926187.2018.1493958

Reference ID

7158