@article{ref1,
title="A snapshot of gay-straight alliance clubs and student well-being in western Canadian high schools",
journal="Canadian journal of school psychology",
year="2023",
author="Di Stasio, Maria and Alston, Lauren and Harley, Jason",
volume="38",
number="2",
pages="144-158",
abstract="Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs promote safer school environments for students. GSAs typically refer to student-led, teacher-supported school clubs that serve youth of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations. This study investigated the relationship between students' awareness of school-based GSAs and their bullying experiences, mental health, self-determination, and relationships at school and home. <br><br>FINDINGS showed that LGBTQ2S+ students experienced higher rates of bullying and symptoms of depression and scored lower on self-determination subscales than cisgender heterosexual students. Interestingly, students who were aware of their school's GSA club scored higher on the self-determination subscales regarding family relationships and lower on bullying compared to students who were unaware of their school's GSA club. LGBTQ2S+ students had lower rates of comfort with their sexual orientation at home and school than their cisgender heterosexual students. Implications and future directions are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0829-5735",
doi="10.1177/08295735231170337",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/08295735231170337"
}