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Title

Protective Factors in the LGBTIQ Adolescent Experience: A Systematic Review.

Authors

Ancín-Nicolás, Ruth A.; Pastor, Yolanda; López-Sáez, Miguel Ángel; Platero, Lucas

Abstract

Background: LGBTIQ adolescents face multiple forms of violence due to minority stress, putting their mental health at risk. These adolescents, particularly trans and gender-diverse youth, face significant challenges, including family violence, bullying, and limited access to health services. This article investigates the factors that protect their mental health. Method: A systematic review of articles published between 2019 and 2024 was conducted using the PRISMA method. Results: The study identifies family and school support, peer relationships, and individual resilience as key protective factors to reduce depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior, as well as increase self-esteem and well-being. Conclusions: This review calls for further research into protective factors related to the microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem and the impact of intervention programs with adolescents and their families.

Subjects

PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience; MENTAL health; SELF-efficacy; RESEARCH funding; PSYCHOLOGY of LGBTQ people; AFFINITY groups; TEENAGERS' conduct of life; SYSTEMATIC reviews; MEDLINE; SOCIAL support; FAMILY support; PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems; ERIC (Information retrieval system); SELF-perception; SCHOOL health services; ADOLESCENCE

Publication

Healthcare (2227-9032), 2024, Vol 12, Issue 18, p1865

ISSN

2227-9032

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3390/healthcare12181865