Preventing adverse childhood experiences among sexual and gender minority youth: A call to action

Edwards, Katie M.; Scheer, Jillian R.; Littleton, Heather; Mullet, Natira

doi:10.1080/19359705.2021.1932662

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“…Rather disparate bodies of literature suggest that (a) Indigenous compared to youth of other races/ethnicities (Harder et al, 2012; Kisely et al, 2017; Landers et al, 2017; Radford et al, 2022;Warne et al, 2017) and (b) sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY), including SGMY of color (although rarely specific to Indigenous lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit [LGBTQ2S+] youth 1 ) experience myriad adversities compared to cisgender, heterosexual youth (Abreu & Kenny, 2018; Lucassen et al, 2017; McGeough & Sterzing, 2018; Toomey et al, 2017). Across these bodies of literature, adversities include mental health challenges (e.g., depression), sexual risk taking, homelessness, and experiences of violence including bias-based victimization, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), bullying, teen dating violence, and self-directed violence (Abreu & Kenny, 2018; Edwards, Banyard, et al, 2021; Edwards, Scheer, et al, 2021; Harder et al, 2012; Kisely et al, 2017; Landers et al, 2017; Lucassen et al, 2017; McGeough & Sterzing, 2018; Radford et al, 2022; Toomey et al, 2017; Warne et al, 2017). Very little research has focused specifically on Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ youth, whose experiences with adversities are rooted in minority stress (Hendricks & Testa, 2012; Meyer, 2003; Tan et al, 2020; Testa et al, 2015) and the impact that colonization and myriad historical traumas have had on Indigenous cultures and peoples (Deer, 2015; Hunt, 2016; Iron Cloud Two Dogs, 2022; Ristock et al, 2010; Smith, 2003).…”

Section: Theory and Historical Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

“We have always been here”: A multimethod, multi-informant study documenting challenges and strengths of Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth.

Edwards,

Diamond-Welch,

Hayes

et al. 2024

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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The purpose of the current study was to document challenges and strengths faced by Lakota lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) youth and obtain input on types of initiatives that could be used to support the health and well-being of Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth. Participants in this mixed-methods, multi-informant study included 36 Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth who participated in a 3-day retreat that included surveys, talking circles, and arts-based activities. Additionally, 23 adults who work with or care for these youth participated in talking circles. Results suggested that whereas Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth experienced myriad challenges (e.g., rejection, victimization, depression symptoms), they also reported moderate to high levels of strength/resilience (e.g., connection to culture, feelings of mattering to others). Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth and adults who support them discussed the importance of community-wide and family-specific interventions to reduce rejecting behaviors and increase accepting behaviors, and youth discussed the desire for support groups. Adults felt that learning about the positive histories of Two-Spirit relatives in traditional Lakota culture would help to support community-wide acceptance of Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth. Finally, youth reported positive perceptions of the 3-day retreat-especially opportunities for learning, connection, and support-which further underscores the need for culturally grounded, social-support and skills-based programming for Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth. Results also highlight the need for initiatives that seek to change family and community norms to protect, accept, and celebrate Lakota LGBTQ2S+ peoples. Public Significance StatementThese findings shed important light on challenges and strengths faced by Lakota lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) youth and obtain input on types of initiatives that could be used to support the health and well-being of Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth. Findings highlight the urgent need for (a) affirming programs to help foster resilience among Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ youth; (b) culturally grounded, family-based programs to reduce family rejection and increase family acceptance of Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ youth; and (c) larger systems of oppression (e.g., structural racism, cisnormative and heteronormative practices, and policies) that drive health disparities among Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ youth.

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Section: Theory and Historical Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

“We have always been here”: A multimethod, multi-informant study documenting challenges and strengths of Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth.

Edwards,

Diamond-Welch,

Hayes

et al. 2024

Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

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Victimization and Intentional Injury in Global LGBTQI Populations

Xavier Hall,

Rider,

Bradford

et al. 2024

Global LGBTQ Health

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Intentional injury and violence affect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) populations globally and have a detrimental impact on their health and well-being. Elevated levels of injury and violence have been documented in LGBTQI populations relative to heterosexual, cisgender populations. Moreover, LGBTQI individuals experience unique forms of victimization, including hate-motivated violence and criminalization of LGBTQI identities. This chapter provides a broad overview of the literature addressing injury and victimization in LGBTQI populations worldwide, with an emphasis on the Global South. Topics include relevant frameworks, the various manifestations of injury and victimization, and antecedents, consequences, and interventions within interpersonal, institutional, community, and societal domains. Implications for intersections of social identities (e.g., ethno-racial, gender, age) and sub-populations (e.g., people engaged in sex work) are discussed. There remains a critical need for in-depth research and intervention development for many forms of violence that impact LGBTQI populations worldwide. Particular emphasis on addressing subpopulations such as transgender, non-binary, bisexual, intersex, LGBTQI elders, and populations of color is needed. Future research and development of interventions should center on perspectives from the Global South and employ de-colonial and post-colonial frameworks.

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Adverse childhood experiences exacerbate the association between day-to-day discrimination and mental health symptomatology in undergraduate students

Helminen

Scheer

Edwards

et al. 2022

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Preventing adverse childhood experiences among sexual and gender minority youth: A call to action

Cited by 3 publications

References 13 publications

“We have always been here”: A multimethod, multi-informant study documenting challenges and strengths of Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth.

“We have always been here”: A multimethod, multi-informant study documenting challenges and strengths of Lakota LGBTQ2S+ youth.

Victimization and Intentional Injury in Global LGBTQI Populations

Adverse childhood experiences exacerbate the association between day-to-day discrimination and mental health symptomatology in undergraduate students

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