Abstract
A sense of belonging to familial and peer networks is crucial for the mental health of LGBTQ + youth. Black LGBTQ + youth report feeling rejected and isolated due to their sexual and/or gender identities. Utilizing linear regression analyses, this study explored the relationship between peer and family belongingness and levels of depression, anxiety, and self-rated mental health among 181 Black LGBTQ + youth in the United States and Canada. Findings suggest that family and peer belongingness are important factors in Black LGBTQ + youth’s mental health and warrant further study into the protective nature of peer and family relationships for this population.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 153-172 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Child and Youth Services |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2025 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Funding
This study was funded by a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Grant (Grant #498466).
| Funders | Funder number |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada | 498466 |
Keywords
- Black LGBTQ
- belongingness
- mental health
- minority stress
- youth
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
