Citation

Alexander CJ. J. Gay Lesbian Soc. Serv. 2000; 11(4): 113-117.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J041v11n04_07

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In recent years there has been a growing awareness among parents and social service professionals of the complex sexual identity development of adolescents. Despite this, adolescents continue to struggle to define their sexual identity. Gay and lesbian adolescents in particular are at risk for a host of problems, including substance abuse and suicide. In this context it is important for social service researchers to study adolescent sexual identity and to report their findings in such a way as to be accessible to professionals and to the public. © 2000 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent sexuality; Gay and lesbian youth; Sexual identity development