LGBT Politics, Youth Activism, and Civic Engagement

Russell, Stephen T.; Toomey, Russell B.; Crockett, Jason Lee; Laub, Carolyn

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“…In fact, LGBT youth have been at the forefront of school-based advocacy for safe and fair schools (e.g., Russell, Toomey, Crockett, & Laub, 2010). Thus, it is important to note that while sexual minority youth often experience hostility in their ecological contexts (e.g., school, family), many of these youth often play a critical role in advocating for safer school environments and resisting heteronormative expectations (e.g., Russell, Muraco, Subramaniam, & Laub, 2009).…”

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The Role of Sexual Orientation in School-Based Victimization

2013

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School-based victimization is associated with poorer developmental, academic, and health outcomes. This meta-analytic review compared the mean levels of school-based victimization experienced by sexual minority youth to those of heterosexual youth, and examined moderators of this difference. Results from 18 independent studies (N = 56,752 participants) suggest that sexual minority youth experience moderately higher levels of school-based victimization compared to heterosexual youth (d = .33). This effect varied by two study characteristics: the average effect size increased over time and was larger in studies that had a greater proportion of male participants. Results highlight the need for future research on school-based victimization to include measures of sexual orientation and for interventions to include a component that addresses sexual orientation.

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The Role of Sexual Orientation in School-Based Victimization

2013

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“…Thus, in our sample and consistent with previous studies (e.g., Walls et al, 2010), GSA participation seems to be less directly linked to mental health and well-being. Future studies should continue to incorporate measures of empowerment and possibly civic engagement, given that other studies have documented the links between GSA participation and these types of outcomes (e.g., Russell, Muraco, Subramaniam, & Laub, 2009; Russell, Toomey, Crockett, & Laub, 2010). The finding that lifetime suicide risk was not buffered for LGBT youth involved in GSAs who experienced high levels of school victimization based on sexual orientation needs to be explored in future research.…”

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High School Gay–Straight Alliances (GSAs) and Young Adult Well-Being: An Examination of GSA Presence, Participation, and Perceived Effectiveness

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Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) are student-led, school-based clubs that aim to provide a safe environment in the school context for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, as well as their straight allies. The present study examines the potential for GSAs to support positive youth development and to reduce associations among LGBT-specific school victimization and negative young adult well-being. The sample includes 245 LGBT young adults, ages 21–25, who retrospectively reported on the presence of a GSA in their high school, their participation in their school’s GSA, and their perceptions of whether or not their GSA was effective in improving school safety. Findings revealed that the presence of a GSA, participation in a GSA, and perceived GSA effectiveness in promoting school safety were differentially associated with young adult well-being and in some cases, buffered the negative association between LGBT-specific school victimization and well-being. Implications for future research and schools are discussed.

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“…For instance, the links among engagement in GSA-related social justice activities (e.g., attending a political rally related to LGBQ issues) and health and academic outcomes have not been examined. Yet previous research has documented that GSA members frequently engage in these types of activities with their GSAs (Russell, Toomey, Crockett, & Laub, 2010). …”

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Gay-Straight Alliances, Social Justice Involvement, and School Victimization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Youth

Toomey

Russell

2011

Youth & Society

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Few studies have investigated school-based, positive development for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) youth, despite knowledge of their heightened negative school experiences compared to heterosexual youth (e.g., school victimization). This study examines associations among participation in Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)–related social justice activities, GSA presence, and GSA membership with victimization based on sexual orientation and school-based well-being (i.e., school safety, school belongingness, grade point average [GPA]) and future plans to vote. Using data from the Preventing School Harassment Study, a survey of 230 LGBQ students in 7th through 12th grades, the study finds that participation in GSA-related social justice activities and the presence of a GSA are positively associated with school belongingness and GPA. GSA membership is also positively associated with school belongingness. However, moderation analyses suggest that the positive benefits of GSA-related social justice involvement and the presence of a GSA dissipate at high levels of school victimization. Implications for schools are discussed.

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LGBT Politics, Youth Activism, and Civic Engagement

Cited by 17 publications

References 33 publications

The Role of Sexual Orientation in School-Based Victimization

The Role of Sexual Orientation in School-Based Victimization

High School Gay–Straight Alliances (GSAs) and Young Adult Well-Being: An Examination of GSA Presence, Participation, and Perceived Effectiveness

Gay-Straight Alliances, Social Justice Involvement, and School Victimization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Youth

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