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Parental Rejection Upon Coming-Out As A Risk Factor For Substance Abuse For Gay/Bisexual Adolescents, Jessica Goheen
Parental Rejection Upon Coming-Out As A Risk Factor For Substance Abuse For Gay/Bisexual Adolescents, Jessica Goheen
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Very few studies have examined how parental rejection impacts substance use or abuse behaviors among lesbian, gay, and bisexual adolescents. The purpose of this study was to explore lesbian, gay, and bisexual men and women's experiences with substance use or abuse after experiencing parental rejection upon coming out in adolescence. This qualitative study looked at the unique experiences of coming out during adolescence through in-person interviews with twelve lesbian, gay, and bisexual men and women,. Narratives from these interviews were obtained through a structured self-created interview guide, consisting of open-ended questions. Findings varied among each participant, but shared themes also …