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Showing 1 to 20 of 62 for “"LGB"”.
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Queering LGB+ Women's Sexual Scripts
… invisibility of lesbian, plurisexual, and gay (LGB+) women in sexual health research is of particular concern when it comes to understanding and supporting their safer sex practices. Results of a qualitative secondary analysis of sexual decision-making interviews among 22 LGB+ cisgender women …
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LGB Sexual Orientation and Perceived Parental Acceptance
… acceptance for a lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) person's sexual orientation correlated with well-being and/or moderated the relationship between the LGB person's levels of self-acceptance and well-being. The following dissertation outlines the negative mental health and well-being …
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Investigating the Prevalence of Social Anxiety in LGB College Students
… project examined the gap in the literature on LGB college students and social anxiety. The dearth of information around the prevalence and impact of social anxiety on the college population and the LGB population is important because social anxiety is known to be prevalent and chronic, …
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LGB youth's risky sexual behavior: protective factors and gender differences
… extends research on risky sexual behavior among LGB youth and provides a new perspective on how protective factors and gender differences may influence LGB youth’s experiences with sexual risk-taking behavior. Consistent with previous research on differences in risky sexual behavior across LGB …
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A mixed-method study exploring the mental health problems of a diverse LGB community in the UK: a focus on the experiences of BAME LGB individuals
… (BAME) people from lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) communities remain under-researched. Existing literature in the UK highlights increased rates of mental illness in both LGB (predominantly White) and BAME (predominantly heterosexual) communities. Both groups experience disadvantages and …
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It gets better? Comparing the experiences of LGB and heterosexual Canadians
LGBTQ+ individuals are a vulnerable population in Canada. Adolescence, being an important developmental period for identity development, is understood as particularly challenging for LGBTQ+ youths. With heightened rates of suicide for this population, claims like “it gets better” have been used to …
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Race, place, and sexuality: a contextual understanding of LGB identity salience
… salience among 375 lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) survey respondents. I hypothesized that LGB identity salience would vary by perceived community support or rejection of LGB people such that high salience occurs in hostile and supportive communities, and low salience occurs in tolerant …
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Risk Factors and Psychological Outcomes for LGB Individuals Residing in Rural Areas
… research involving lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals residing in rural areas is either qualitative or restricted in geographic area. Consequently, the purpose of the current study was to determine if differences exist between rural and non-rural LGB individuals in risk factors and …
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The Trials, Tribulations, and Celebrations of Younger LGB Couples in Long-term Relationships
… long-term relationship experiences of younger LGB couples. It builds upon existing knowledge and understandings of LGB couple relationships and the lives of younger adults. The study utilised multiple qualitative methods informed by social science research on intimate relationships whilst …
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Intersections of discrimination and the prospective mental health of LGB youth and adults
… 15-21) of color. Study 1 examined the overlap in LGB victimization and racial discrimination and their associations with depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation over three years. In Study 2, participants were from a national probability sample of 1,518 LGB adults (ages 18-60) from three …
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Predictors of Sexual Orientation Counselor Competency Among Counselors-in-Training in CACREP Accredited Master's-Level Training Programs
… (CITs) will counsel a lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) client in practice. The American Counseling Association (ACA, 2014) and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP, 2009) address ethical and training standards about counseling clients from diverse …
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Sexuality in the media and emotional well-being among lesbian, gay, & bisexual adolescents
LGB teens’ feelings, desires, and physical attractions run contrary to the heteronormative standards of American society. As such, LGB youth often experience feelings of sadness and dejection that can lead to depression and suicidal tendencies (Russell & Joyner, 2001). Evaluating the factors that …
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A structural model examining predictors of lesbian, gay and bisexual counseling self-efficacy beliefs
… services to lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) clients. Counseling self-efficacy, a construct based on the tenets of social cognitive theory, is a useful framework to assess counselors’ perceptions regarding their competencies in providing such services. To date, little is known about …
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Counselors' self-perceived competency with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients
… working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) clients (Logan & Barret, 2005). Concurrently, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) revised standards to require social and cultural diversity competencies, including LGB counseling competency, to …
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The Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide: Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual College Students and Their Heterosexual Peers
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) college students are among the most vulnerable to suicidal ideation and behaviors when compared to both heterosexual college students and other, generally older, members of the LGB community (Oswalt & Wyatt, 2011). Joiner’s (2005) interpersonal psychological theory …
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Supervision Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Psychologists-in-Training: A Qualitative Study
<p>With little research on how LGB psychologists-in-training experience supervision and how supervision affects their development as professionals and as LGB individuals, this qualitative study investigated the experiences of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) psychologists-in-training within the …
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Sexual minority health: Using the 2016 National Health Interview Survey to evaluate physical activity, behavioral risk factors, and health outcomes
Due to the historical exclusion of LGB individuals in research, there is a gap in knowledge regarding physical activity (PA) adoption and adherence which prevents public health professionals from creating evidence-based interventions tailored to fit the specific needs and barriers for LGB …
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"Thank you for letting me be myself": Exploring the effects of identity management strategies on engagement levels of lesbian, gay and bisexual employees
… social inequality of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) individuals have been at the forefront of the U.S. national dialogue over the last decade, and estimates suggest that LGB employees comprise between 6 and 17 percent of the workforce (Gonsiorek & Weinrich, 1991), little is known about the …
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