Sexually and Gender Diverse Adolescents : Critical Perspectives on Risk and Resilience / Laura Baams [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Baams, Laura, author.

Series:

Studies in adolescent development

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gender identity.

Teenagers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon, England : Routledge, 2025.

Summary:

Drawing on psychology, sociology, pedagogy, and prevention sciences, this book offers a comprehensive perspective on the contemporary and complex experiences of sexually and gender diverse (SGD) adolescents worldwide.This important book explores adolescent experiences extending to countries worldwide where issues related to LGBTQ+ rights, adolescent mental health, and social acceptance are of concern. It not only uncovers the intricate world of SGD adolescents and the complexities of resilience, risk, and critical perspectives, but it also explores health and well-being, generational dynamics, societal norms, globalization, and transformative pedagogy. Chapters cover topics including the role of family members, in-school victimization, intimate relationships, the role of social media, gender-affirming care, and generational differences.Focusing on the latest research and moving beyond theory to provide evidence-based strategies, policies, and interventions, this is a must-buy for advanced students and researchers seeking timely and up-to-date knowledge, as well as practitioners, educators, and policymakers looking to effect positive change in the lives of SGD adolescents.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Contents:

Setting the stage

Part I: Family, peer, and school relationships

The protective role of family members and family systems for sexually and gender diverse adolescents

A transactional model of school-based bullying-victimization disparities for sexually and gender diverse adolescents

How LGBTQ+ inclusive school policies and practices and Gender-Sexuality Alliances support and empower sexual and gender diverse adolescents

Sexually and gender diverse adolescents' friendships: what is to gain from a social network perspective?

Intimate relationships of sexually and gender diverse adolescents

Part II: Society, community, and social media

The legal epidemiology of global laws & policies shaping risk and resiliency in sexually and gender diverse adolescent health & well-being

Sexually and gender diverse adolescents' political participation

The opportunities and challenges of digital media use for sexually and gender diverse adolescents Part III: Affirming and trauma-informed care

Navigating healthcare challenges for sexually and gender diverse adolescents: understanding barriers and promoting equity

Gender-affirming care for transgender and gender diverse adolescents

Developmental queer and trans actualizations

Part IV: Critical perspectives on risk and resilience 13. A systematic review of the timing of sexual and gender identity milestones

Understanding actual and perceived aggressive behavior among sexually and gender diverse adolescents

Anti-gender movements

CoNavigating risk and resilience for sexually and gender diverse adolescents.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781003479055

1003479057

OCLC:

1514860167