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Understanding the well-being of LGBTQI+ populations / Charlotte J. Patterson, Martin-Jose Sepulveda, and Jordyn White, editors ; Committee on Understanding the Well-Being of Sexual and Gender Diverse Populations, Committee on Population, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sexual minorities--Health and hygiene.
- Sexual minorities.
- LGBTQ+ people.
- Health care for LGBTQ+ people.
- Mental health care for LGBTQ+ people.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (365 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Washington, District of Columbia : The National Academies Press, [2020]
- Summary:
- The increase in prevalence and visibility of sexually gender diverse (SGD) populations illuminates the need for greater understanding of the ways in which current laws, systems, and programs affect their well-being. Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, or intersex, as well as those who express same-sex or -gender attractions or behaviors, will have experiences across their life course that differ from those of cisgender and heterosexual individuals. Characteristics such as age, race and ethnicity, and geographic location intersect to play a distinct role in the challenges and opportunities SGD people face. Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations reviews the available evidence and identifies future research needs related to the well-being of SDG populations across the life course. This report focuses on eight domains of well-being; the effects of various laws and the legal system on SGD populations; the effects of various public policies and structural stigma; community and civic engagement; families and social relationships; education, including school climate and level of attainment; economic experiences (e.g., employment, compensation, and housing); physical and mental health; and health care access and gender-affirming interventions. The recommendations of Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations aim to identify opportunities to advance understanding of how individuals experience sexuality and gender and how sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status affect SGD people over the life course.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-309-68084-0
- 0-309-68082-4
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