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Chesir-Teran, Daniel; Hughes, Diane – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2009
This study examined relationships between perceived heterosexism in high school policies and programs, social environments, and victimization rates among lesbian, gay, bisexual and questioning (LGBQ) students. Secondary analyses of Internet survey data from a large cohort of LGBQ students (N = 2037; 76% male, 82% White; mean age = 16.07; 56% gay…
Descriptors: High Schools, Incidence, Sexual Orientation, Homosexuality
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Rhoades, Brittany L.; Maggs, Jennifer L. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2006
Actively pursuing important goals predicts positive affect and well-being (Emmons, 1986, "J. Pers. Soc. Psychol." 51: 1058-1068; Emmons and King, 1988, "J. Pers. Soc. Psychol." 54: 1040-1048; Salmela-Aro and Nurmi, 1997, "J. Adult Dev." 4: 179-188). College-bound high school graduates (n=943) completed the ULTRA Orientation Survey prior to…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Drinking, High School Graduates, College Bound Students
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O'Donnell, Lydia; Stueve, Ann; Myint-U, Athi; Duran, Richard; Agronick, Gail; Wilson-Simmons, Renee – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2006
This study examined the relationship between middle-school aggressive behaviors and young adults' experiences as victims and perpetrators of intimate partner physical violence. As part of the Reach for Health longitudinal study, surveys were conducted with 977 8th graders who were resurveyed as young adults, when lifetime partner violence was…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Young Adults, Victims of Crime, Family Violence