Psychosocial problems associated with homelessness in sexual minority youths.
Sexual minorities are overrepresented among homeless youths, and this is often related to reactions to their status as sexual minorities. While on the streets, they are at increased risk for victimization, substance and alcohol use, sexual risk behaviors, and mental health issues compared to homeles...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment Vol. 19; no. 8; pp. 1066 - 1095 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dec2009
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