Homophobic Bullying and Suicidal Behavior Among US Heterosexual Youth

Mike C. Parent, Karen E. Johnson, Stephen Russell, Teresa Gobble

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Abstract

Homophobic bullying is pervasive in schools, and has been linked with suicidality among sexual minority youth. In prior studies, heterosexual adolescents have typically served as the reference group to understand disparities facing sexual minority youth. Yet, heterosexual adolescents may also face homophobic bullying. We assessed the associations between homophobic bullying and risk factors for suicide (sadness/hopelessness, considering suicide, planning suicide, and attempting suicide) among youth who identify as heterosexual.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)205-208.e1
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Volume59
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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