| Literature DB >> 28191287 |
Kathleen Boucher1, Martin Blais1, Martine Hébert1, Jesse Gervais1, Christine Banville-Côté1, Isabelle Bédard1, Nataliya Dragieva2.
Abstract
This article studied homophobic victimization and victimization based on gender nonconformity and its effects on the school and psychosocial adaptation of young Quebecers. A non-probabilistic sample of 262 youth (173 girls, 89 boys) aged 14 to 22 years old (M = 17.9 y.o.) was built. Bivariate comparisons and structural equation modeling were performed. Young LGBTQ showed lower sense of security at school, lower self-reported school achievement and higher psychological distress. Results indicated that homophobic victimization, friend social support, psychological distress and sense of security at school mediated school achievement of the young LGBTQ. Findings support the importance of implementing interventions to reduce homophobia in schools and highlight the central role played by peers in this endeavor.Entities:
Keywords: LGBTQ; gender; homophobia; psychological distress; school achievement; security at school; sexual minorities; social support; victimization; youth
Year: 2013 PMID: 28191287 PMCID: PMC5303013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rech Educ ISSN: 1634-359X