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RESEARCH
This page contains an overview of the key research in to the health and wellbeing of same-sex attracted and gender non-conforming young people. There is also a list of other research papers and links to relevant data on the Web.

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- Research in to Same Sex Attracted Youth Issues
- Further Reading
 
Research in to Same Sex Attracted Youth Issues
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Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students often feel invisible (or too visible) in their schools. Their invisibility is typically reinforced by heterosexism in their environment. On the other hand some students are the targets of violence and bullying because they are or have been labeled gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.

The findings contained in the attatchment below outline research and statistics that vividly illustrate some of the reasons why educators should be concerned about the experiences gay, bisexual and lesbian young people have while in school.

The issues covered include:

  • Personal safety
  • Health
  • Sexual Health
  • Risk of Homelessness
  • Risk of Suicide
  • Drop out/truancy rates, and,
  • Emotional well-being
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Further Reading
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For further reading and research there are a number of sources available that are contained in the attatchment below.
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