Putting the "T" in "Resource": The Benefits of LGBT-Related School Resources for Transgender Youth

被引:124
作者
Greytak, Emily A. [1 ]
Kosciw, Joseph G. [1 ]
Boesen, Madelyn J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Gay Lesbian & Straight Educ Network GLSEN, 90 Broad St, New York, NY 10004 USA
关键词
Bullying; harassment; gay-straight alliance; inclusive curriculum; LGBT youth; policy; supportive school staff; transgender youth;
D O I
10.1080/19361653.2012.718522
中图分类号
C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
This study examines the availability and effectiveness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)-related school resources for a national sample of transgender youth (N = 409), as compared to a national sample of LGB cisgender (non-transgender) youth (N = 6,444). All four examined resources-gay-straight alliances (GSAs), supportive educators, LGBT-inclusive curricula, and comprehensive anti-bullying/anti-harassment policies which include specific protections for LGBT students-were related to decreased absenteeism. Three of the four resources (except for comprehensive anti-bullying/anti-harassment policies) were related to lower levels of victimization. The results indicated that the resources provided benefits for transgender and cisgender LGB students alike, yet the positive effects of policies and GSAs were even stronger for transgender youth.
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页数:19
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