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LGBTQ+ Youths' Community Engagement and Resource Seeking Online versus Offline.
- Source :
- Journal of Technology in Human Services; Oct-Dec2019, Vol. 37 Issue 4, p315-333, 19p, 4 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, etc.) youth are at increased risk for negative outcomes. Yet little is known about their engagement with communities and resources that may ameliorate risk, particularly online. Oriented by a uses and gratifications approach, this secondary analysis (n = 4,009) of LGBTQ+ youth (aged 14–29) compares online versus offline experiences. Respondents were significantly more likely to participate in LGBTQ+ communities online. Youth were also more active, and felt safer and more supported, when participating in online LGBTQ + communities. Additionally, respondents sought online information, support, and resources at higher rates than offline. Increased attention toward online programming and resource development is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ANALYSIS of variance
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNITIES
CONCEPTUAL structures
INTERNET
RESEARCH methodology
RESEARCH funding
SAFETY
SURVEYS
T-test (Statistics)
INFORMATION resources
PATIENT participation
DATA analysis
SECONDARY analysis
ACCESS to information
INFORMATION-seeking behavior
DATA analysis software
PSYCHOLOGY of LGBTQ+ people
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15228835
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Technology in Human Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 139272542
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15228835.2019.1617823