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Review
. 2016 Dec;63(6):999-1010.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2016.07.004.

Bullying Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth

Valerie A Earnshaw  1 , Laura M Bogart  2 , V Paul Poteat  3 , Sari L Reisner  4 , Mark A Schuster  5
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Review

Bullying Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth

Valerie A Earnshaw et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

Bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth is prevalent in the United States, and represents LGBT stigma when tied to sexual orientation and/or gender identity or expression. LGBT youth commonly report verbal, relational, and physical bullying, and damage to property. Bullying undermines the well-being of LGBT youth, with implications for risky health behaviors, poor mental health, and poor physical health that may last into adulthood. Pediatricians can play a vital role in preventing and identifying bullying, providing counseling to youth and their parents, and advocating for programs and policies to address LGBT bullying.

Keywords: Bullying; Gender expression; Gender identity; Healthcare; LGBT; Peer victimization; Sexual orientation; Youth.

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