Visibility management in school and beyond: a qualitative study of gay, lesbian, bisexual youth
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This article examines gay, lesbian, and bisexual teenagers and visibility management, meaning the ongoing dynamic process of how they go about disclosing their sexual orientation, to whom, and how they continue to manage themselves in different environments. The authors argue understanding visibility management is an important process to understand in order to work with the teenagers, their families, and creating safe environments.
Publication Name: Journal of Adolescence
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0140-1971
Year: 2003
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Benefits of cross-sexual orientation friendships among adolescent females
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Research into advantages of cross-sexual orientation friendships in adolescent girls is presented. It is concluded that cross-sexual orientation friendships are similar to other friendships in many ways.
Publication Name: Journal of Adolescence
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0140-1971
Year: 2001
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