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School-Age Coping: Themes Across Three Generations of Sexual Minorities
Jack D Simons1, Melissa Ramdas1, Stephen T Russell2
1Mercy College.
Journal of School Counseling : JSC
|June 14, 2021
Summary
Sexual minority youth navigate school challenges through relationships, emotions, and coping strategies. Understanding these experiences is crucial for supporting LGBTQ+ students in educational settings.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Education
Background:
- Sexual minorities represent an at-risk population requiring targeted support.
- Adolescence is a critical period for identity development and social integration.
- Previous research has not fully explored the school-age experiences of diverse sexual minority cohorts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the school-age experiences and coping mechanisms of sexual minority individuals.
- To identify key themes influencing the well-being of sexual minority youth during their formative years.
- To provide insights for improving support systems in educational environments.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective life story interviews were conducted with 191 sexual minority individuals.
- Participants were drawn from marriage equality, HIV/AIDS epidemic, and Stonewall rebellion cohorts.
- Interview data concerning school-age experiences (elementary, middle, high school) were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Five major themes emerged: influence of relationships, experiencing emotions, coming out, behavioral coping, and cognitive coping.
- These themes highlight the multifaceted challenges and resilience of sexual minority individuals during school years.
- The findings underscore the significant impact of social and emotional factors on adolescent development.
Conclusions:
- School counseling practices should integrate an understanding of sexual minority experiences.
- Educators and helping professionals need to foster supportive environments that acknowledge diverse identities.
- Future research should further investigate tailored interventions for sexual minority students.
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