Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2013
Publication Title
Children and Youth Services Review
Abstract
As part of an internet-based study to investigate experiences of sexual minority youth in the U.S., 544 youth, ages 14-19, were surveyed about their need for services, where they preferred to receive these services, and their preferred method of service delivery. The survey was anonymous and youth were recruited from LGBTQ-specific listservs and venues as well as through social networking sites as a way of reaching youth often not represented in LGBTQ surveys. Youth highly endorsed many types of services, settings, and modes of delivery. Some subgroup differences emerged. Transgender youth and those uncertain about their gender identity expressed stronger interest than others in services to address stress, family issues, and self-defense, and in receiving support and guidance from LGBTQ adults. Few differences in service preferences along demographic lines such as race/ethnicity emerged; however, African American youth were more likely than others to prefer services offered in a place of worship. Contrary to predictions, geographic and community variables were not related to service type, delivery format, or location preferences.
Keywords
Internet surveys, LGBTQ youth, Preference for services, Sexual minority youth, Transgender youth
Volume
35
Issue
2
First Page
312
Last Page
320
DOI
10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.11.011
ISSN
01907409
Recommended Citation
Wells, Elizabeth A.; Asakura, Kenta; Hoppe, Marilyn J.; Balsam, Kimberly F.; Morrison, Diane M.; and Beadnell, Blair, "Social Services for Sexual Minority Youth: Preferences for What, Where, and How Services are Delivered" (2013). School for Social Work: Faculty Publications, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/ssw_facpubs/21
Comments
Peer reviewed accepted manuscript