The emotional well-being of Asian-American sexual minority youth in school

Author(s):

Homma, Y.; Saewyc, E.M.

Format:

Journal article

Citation:

Journal Of Lgbt Health Research, Volume 3, Issue 1 (2007). pp. 67-87.

Language:

English

Abstract:

This study examined family and school correlates of emotional distress among Asian-American sexual minority youth in the Midwestern United States. Responses from 91 predominantly Hmong Asian-American youth who participated in a state-wide, school-based census survey and reported recent same-gender sexual activity were analyzed. Results showed that sexual minority youth who perceived lower levels of family caring and those with negative perceptions of school climate reported lower self-esteem, which in turn was associated with greater emotional distress. These results highlight the importance of safe and caring environments, and culturally sensitive support for Asian-American sexual minority adolescents. Copyright © by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

ISSN:

15574091 (ISSN)

DOI:

10.1300/J463v03n01_08

Identifier:

HmongStudies1294