Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

5 p.

Publication Date

12-2016

Publisher

American Psychological Association

Source Publication

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

Source ISSN

2329-0382

Abstract

Over the past decade, there has been an increase in scholarship devoted to the topic of sexual and gender minority youth in schools (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning; LGBTQ). In this special section, we highlight this group of LGBTQ youth, a group that needs as many allies as possible, a group that lacks the social standing, the financial capital necessary, and the rights afforded to adults to directly influence the political climate in ways that affect their lives. Collectively, these seven data-driven articles are reflective of the innovation that is occurring in our field as we continue to study the experiences of LGBTQ youth in schools. They also highlight how there is room to expand our research efforts to better ensure that the social, educational, and developmental needs of LGBTQ students are met by our schools.

Comments

Accepted version. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, Vol. 3, No. 4 (December 2016): 381-385. DOI. © 2016 American Psychological Association. Used with permission.

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