Protective Factors in the LGBTIQ+ Adolescent Experience: A Systematic Review

Autor: Ruth A. Ancín-Nicolás, Yolanda Pastor, Miguel Ángel López-Sáez, Lucas Platero
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Healthcare, Vol 12, Iss 18, p 1865 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2227-9032
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12181865
Popis: Background: LGBTIQ+ adolescents face multiple forms of violence due to minority stress, putting their mental health at risk. These adolescents, particularly trans and gender-diverse youth, face significant challenges, including family violence, bullying, and limited access to health services. This article investigates the factors that protect their mental health. Method: A systematic review of articles published between 2019 and 2024 was conducted using the PRISMA method. Results: The study identifies family and school support, peer relationships, and individual resilience as key protective factors to reduce depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior, as well as increase self-esteem and well-being. Conclusions: This review calls for further research into protective factors related to the microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem and the impact of intervention programs with adolescents and their families.
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