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Savin-Williams, Ritch C.; Vrangalova, Zhana – Developmental Review, 2013
We reviewed empirical evidence regarding whether mostly heterosexual exists as a sexual orientation distinct from two adjacent groups on a sexual continuum--exclusively heterosexual and substantially bisexual. We addressed the question: Do mostly heterosexuals show a unique profile of sexual and romantic characteristics that distinguishes them as…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Sexual Identity, Incidence, Sexual Orientation
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Toomey, Russell B.; McGuire, Jenifer K.; Russell, Stephen T. – Journal of Adolescence, 2012
Students' perceptions of their school climates are associated with psychosocial and academic adjustment. The present study examined the role of school strategies to promote safety in predicting students' perceptions of safety for gender nonconforming peers among 1415 students in 28 high schools. Using multilevel modeling techniques, we examined…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, School Safety, Homosexuality, Social Attitudes
Kosciw, Joseph G.; Greytak, Emily A.; Diaz, Elizabeth M.; Bartkiewicz, Mark J. – Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), 2010
For 20 years, GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) has worked to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. For 10 of those years, GLSEN has been documenting the school experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth: the prevalence of anti-LGBT…
Descriptors: Bullying, Sexual Orientation, Academic Aspiration, Homosexuality