Reflecting Resiliency: Openness About Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity and Its Relationship to Well‐Being and Educational Outcomes for LGBT Students

G. Kosciw, Joseph; A. Palmer, Neal; M. Kull, Ryan

doi:10.1007/s10464-014-9642-6

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Reflecting Resiliency: Openness About Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity and Its Relationship to Well‐Being and Educational Outcomes for LGBT Students

Published in American Journal of Community Psychology • Apr 1, 2014

Authors:

Joseph G. Kosciw

Neal A. Palmer

Ryan M. Kull

Abstract

For lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, coming out (i.e., disclosure of LGBT identity to others) can be a key developmental milestone, one that is associated with better psychological well-being. However, this greater visibility may come with increased risk of peer victimization. B...

Subject

Lesbian

Psychology

Sexual orientation

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