A Two-Year Study of Stakeholder Perceptions Associated with the Transition from 8th Grade to High School

Hauser, Gregory M.; Choate, Karen; Thomas, Thomas P.

doi:10.18848/1447-9494/cgp/v16i03/46165

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“…The ninth-grade population ( N = 402) was selected for this study because they are new to the high school setting and facing many physical, psychological, social, and academic changes during this year of transition from middle school (Hauser, Choate, & Thomas, 2009). Inclusion criteria included ninth graders ages 14–16 years, speaking and reading English, able to follow instructions, having parental consent, and adolescent assent.…”

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Mental Health Issues Related to Sexual Orientation in a High School Setting

Williams

2017

The Journal of School Nursing

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High school students are maturing physically, psychosocially, and sexually. Some may be unsure of their sexual orientation. The purpose of the study was to determine whether students who self-identified as homosexual-lesbian/gay, bisexual (LGB), and unsure of sexual orientation had more stressful life events (SLEs), perceived stress, bullying victimization, and depressive symptoms as compared to heterosexual peers. Cortisol was examined to determine whether levels were within normal range for age and followed a normal diurnal rhythm. This correlational design included five surveys to assess n = 143 ninth graders. LGB and unsure students had more SLEs, perceived stress, bullying victimization, and depressive symptoms than heterosexual peers. All participants had normal cortisol levels, with the majority having normal diurnal rhythms. School nurses should consider more training about LGB and unsure students. Additional outreach, support, screening, or referrals for LGB and unsure students are warranted if the school nurse suspects depressive symptoms.

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confidence: 99%