Effects of Bullying and Peer Victimization on Sexual-Minority and Heterosexual Youth: A Quantitative Meta-Analysis of the Literature

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia L. Fedewa ◽  
Soyeon Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Peer Victimization ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Effects Of Bullying ◽  
Heterosexual Youth

Suicidal as Normal – A Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth Script?

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Silvia Sara Canetto ◽  
Paolo Antonelli ◽  
Anna Ciccotti ◽  
Davide Dettore ◽  
Dorian A. Lamis
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Script Theory ◽  
Total N ◽  
Lgb Youth ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Youth Attitudes ◽  
Heterosexual Youth

Abstract. Background: Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and/or behavior (STB) than heterosexual youth. The elevated suicidality of LGB youth is not fully accounted for by sexual-minority stress, according to a meta-analysis. A less-tested explanation is that suicidality has become an expected idiom of LGB youth distress. This explanation is consistent with suicide script theory and evidence that suicidal behavior is most likely when it is relatively acceptable. Aims: Building on suicide script theory and evidence, two studies were designed: one of LGB youth attitudes about suicidal behavior, and the other of LGB youth attitudes about suicidal individuals. Method: Surveys of LGB and heterosexual youth (total N = 300; M age = 20; 51% female) were conducted. Results: LGB youth were more accepting of and empathic toward suicidal behavior than heterosexual youth. They also viewed suicidal individuals as more emotionally adjusted. Limitations: Attitudes were not examined by sexual-minority subgroups. Conclusion: LGB youth's understanding attitudes may translate into less judgmental behavior toward suicidal peers, but also into normalizing suicidality as a way to express distress and cope with life problems. There may be utility in evaluating LGB youth suicide attitudes in suicide prevention initiatives.

scholarly journals A Meta-Analysis of Disparities in Childhood Sexual Abuse, Parental Physical Abuse, and Peer Victimization Among Sexual Minority and Sexual Nonminority Individuals

2011 ◽  
Vol 101 (8) ◽  
pp. 1481-1494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark S. Friedman ◽  
Michael P. Marshal ◽  
Thomas E. Guadamuz ◽  
Chongyi Wei ◽  
Carolyn F. Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽  
Peer Victimization ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Meta Analysis

The Ethical Summons Extended by Le Clézio’s “Martin” and Other Casualties of Peer-Victimization

Janus Head ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-135
Author(s):  
Keith Moser ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Peer Victimization ◽  
Short Story ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Nobel Laureate ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
The World ◽  
Effects Of Bullying ◽  
Invaluable Tool

This interdisciplinary essay investigates J.M.G. Le Clézio’s short story “Martin” from the collection entitled La Fièvre (Fever) from the lens of recent empirical studies related to bullying. The 2008 Nobel Laureate in Literature creates a rending portrait of the physical and cerebral anguish suffered by casualties of peer-victimization. The profound inner turmoil experienced by the protagonist Martin mirrors the searing pain felt by millions of innocent victims around the world on a daily basis. Although the nefarious, long-term effects of bullying are often dismissed by misinformed individuals as a reflection of “boys being boys,” research unequivocally demonstrates that bullying is a global pandemic that should be taken seriously. In this disquieting narrative from the early part of his illustrious career, Le Clézio extends an ethical summons to the reader which compels us to think harder about the dire social consequences of bullying. Specifically, the tragic dénouement leaves little room for ambivalence concerning the author’s position related to the anguish experienced by casualties of peer-victimization. In “Martin,” it is the destabilizing realism that attacks the sensibilities of the reader the most. Although this text is a work of fiction, it deeply resonates with the reader given that deplorable incidents, which leave deep inner scars, like the one described in “Martin” occur far too often all across the globe. When analyzed in conjunction with the disconcerting research compiled by international scholars from around the world, “Martin” is an invaluable tool that allows us to catch a small glimpse of the unbearable torment felt by the victims of these heinous crimes.

scholarly journals Sexual Risk Behaviors in Adolescent Sexual Minority Males: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 619-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Valencia ◽  
Li Yan Wang ◽  
Richard Dunville ◽  
Akshay Sharma ◽  
Travis Sanchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviors ◽  
Minority Males

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth in the Justice System: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 999-1019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa R. Jonnson ◽  
Brian M. Bird ◽  
Shanna M. Y. Li ◽  
Jodi L. Viljoen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Minority Youth ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

Theoretical models, such as the minority stress model, suggest that sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth may be overrepresented in the justice system. However, few studies have examined rates of SGM youth in the system, and even fewer have compared them with rates of these youth in the broader community. To obtain a more accurate estimate, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 31,258 youths and compared rates of SGM youth in the justice system with those in the community. Contrary to claims that SGM youth are overrepresented generally, this review suggests that sexual minority girls, specifically, are disproportionally involved in the justice system. Rates of involvement appeared to differ across ethnic subgroups of sexual minority youth, and evidence is inconclusive regarding the prevalence of gender minority youth in the system. Implications of these findings for researchers and justice system professionals are discussed.

Do Depression and Binge Drinking Explain the Increased Risk of Sexual Violence Among Sexual Minority Middle and High School Girls?

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052093850
Author(s):  
Katie M. Edwards ◽  
Emily A. Waterman ◽  
Victoria L. Banyard
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
High School Girls ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Heterosexual Youth ◽  
Minority Girls

Sexual violence (SV) occurs at rates higher among sexual minority youth than heterosexual youth, but the mechanisms explaining this higher risk are understudied. We examined if binge drinking and depression explain the higher rates of SV victimization among sexual minority middle and high school girls. Female students ( N = 1,145) in Grades 7th to 10th completed a survey that assessed for SV, binge drinking, depression, sexual orientation identification, and sex at birth. Sexual minority girls had higher rates of SV victimization compared with heterosexual girls. Binge drinking and depression fully mediated the relationship between sexual orientation status and SV victimization among girls. SV prevention programming for sexual minority girls are urgently needed. Programs that seek to reduce binge drinking and depression may be especially impactful in reducing the risk of violence among sexual minority girls.

scholarly journals Romantic Attraction and Substance Use in 15-Year-Old Adolescents from Eight European Countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3063 ◽  
Author(s):  
András Költő ◽  
Alina Cosma ◽  
Honor Young ◽  
Nathalie Moreau ◽  
Daryna Pavlova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Romantic Attraction ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Multiple Substance ◽  
Hbsc Study ◽  
Heterosexual Youth ◽  
Opposite Gender

Sexual minority youth are at higher risk of substance use than heterosexual youth. However, most evidence in this area is from North America, and it is unclear whether the findings can be generalized to other cultures and countries. In this investigation, we used data from the 2014 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study to compare substance use in same- and both-gender attracted 15-year-old adolescents from eight European countries (n = 14,545) to that of their peers who reported opposite-gender attraction or have not been romantically attracted to anyone. Both-gender attracted, and to a lesser extent, same-gender attracted adolescents were significantly more likely to smoke cigarettes, consume alcohol, get drunk and use cannabis, or be involved in multiple substance use in the last 30 days compared to their opposite-gender attracted peers. Those adolescents who have not been in love had significantly lower odds for substance use than all other youth. The pattern of results remained the same after adjusting for country, gender and family affluence. These findings are compatible with the minority stress and romantic stress theories. They suggest that sexual minority stigma (and love on its own) may contribute to higher substance use among adolescents in European countries.

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